The Great Depression in Illinois

By lstech18
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    Costs Rising in Illinois

    The Great Depression dropped the cost of wheat which lead to an economy crisis in Illinois.
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    The Roaring 20s

    The Roaring Twenties came right before the Great Depression and Illinois was at its best.

  • The Great Depression Started

    The Great Depression Started
    Many people think that the Great Depression started October 29, 1929, but we don't know for sure.

  • Start of the Dust Bowl

    Start of the Dust Bowl
    The time the Dust Bowl started in the midwest the Great Depression had already started. It was also believed that it was caused by Federals.

  • Blown Away

    Blown Away
    In 1931 many people dug up roots and grass for farm land. Soon all the dirt was blown away and went as far as D.C to New York.

  • Black Sunday

    Black Sunday
    Black Sunday was the time when some of the biggest dust storms came through. It was one of the hardest moments in the Depression.