1930s - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1930s (pronounced "nineteen-thirties" and commonly abbreviated as "the '30s" or "the Thirties") was a decade that began on January 1, 1930, and ended on December 31, 1939. In the United States, the Dust Bowl led to the nickname the "Dirty Thirties".
1930s: Music, Movies & Great Depression - HISTORY
WEBSep 16, 2010 · The 1930s were the decade of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and other problems, but also the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidency and Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The Great Depression, World War II, and the 1930s - ThoughtCo
WEBJun 27, 2019 · By. Jennifer Rosenberg. Updated on June 27, 2019. The 1930s were dominated by the Great Depression in the United States and the rise of Nazi Germany in Europe. The FBI under J. Edgar Hoover went after gangsters, and Franklin D. Roosevelt became synonymous with the decade with his New Deal and "fireside chats."
Great Depression | Definition, History, Dates, Causes ... - Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Summarize This Article. Great Depression, worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. It was the longest and most severe depression ever experienced by the industrialized Western world, sparking fundamental changes in economic institutions, macroeconomic policy, and economic theory.
What Happened in the 1930s featuring News, Popular Culture, …
WEB1930's Major News Events in History. 1930 Mahatma Gandhi and his followers march 200 miles to the salt beds of Jalalpur. 1931 US suffers worst ever drought in its history, leading to the Dust Bowl years. 1932 The Great Depression influences economies worldwide. More than 24.5% of the population are unemployed in the United States.
READ: The Global Story of the 1930s (article) | Khan Academy
WEBBy Jeff Spoden. The Great Depression was about as fun as it sounds. But like most difficult historical events, this economic disaster changed how people lived, and how they wanted to live. The Great Depression. The event that dominated …
United States - Great Depression, Economic Crisis, 1930s
WEBUnited States - Great Depression, Economic Crisis, 1930s: In October 1929, only months after Hoover took office, the stock market crashed, the average value of 50 leading stocks falling by almost half in two months. Despite occasional rallies, the slide persisted until 1932, when stock averages were barely a fourth of what they had been in 1929.
Great Depression | Timeline | Britannica
WEBEarly 1930s. Great Depression: dust storm. A dust storm approaches Stratford, Texas, in April 1935. George E. Marsh Album/NOAA. Signs of economic depression begin around the world. After struggling with low growth and recession in the late 1920s, Great Britain sinks deeper into a drastic depression.
Great Depression: Years, Facts & Effects | HISTORY
WEBOct 29, 2009 · By 1930, 4 million Americans looking for work could not find it; that number had risen to 6 million in 1931. Meanwhile, the country’s industrial production had dropped by half. Bread lines, soup...
The 1930s | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
WEBThe 1930s | American Experience | Official Site | PBS. America’s response to the unprecedented economic crisis that threatened the nation during one of history’s most tumultuous decades. Films....
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