The Great Depression.

Book 2011

"A history of the Great Depression, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9780716615057

Description:

64 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62) and index

Contents:

What was the Great Depression?
The roaring twenties
Haves and have-nots
Down on the farm
Risky bets
The crash
Credit and debt
Bank failures
The collapse of world trade
Unemployment
President Hoover
Hoovervilles and hobos
Hunger and food marches
The bonus army
FDR-the people's choice
The president's first move
The New Deal
Working towards recovery
Opposition to the New Deal
The second New Deal
The Dust Bowl
Making do
Keeping the spirits up
Cultural programs
Crime
The Depression in the U.K
The Depression in Europe
It ends in war
Timeline

LCCN:

2010020356

Control Number:

839116

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World Book, Inc

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