The Great Depression.
- Chicago : World Book, Inc., c2011.
- 64 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
- World Book's documenting history .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index.
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.
"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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