The Great Depression

A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry

A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period

A period of growth leading to higher employment

A period of great profit for all followed by a sharp decline in an industry

labor was more expensive

transportation was more expensive

Crop prices to fall

land was cheaper to buy

The drought devastated farms, forcing farmers to look for work in cities.

The strong winds brought much needed top soil so farmers can plant their crops

Farmers had to buy new equipment to start farming again

Farmers took out a loan to try and save their farm

Only rural families were hit by the Great Depression.

Life for rural families was similar before, during, and after the Great Depression.

People experienced deprivation during the Great Depression.

Milk was an unpopular drink among rural families.

give up their land to ranchers.

embrace no-till farming methods.

abandon their land.

concentrate on cash crops such as cotton.

Thousands of jobless came to cities, which required city officials to organize support services.

Prices were so low it was easier to give things away for free to anyone who wanted it.

During the Great Depression, businesses were more likely to hire women than men.

Cities offered support to stop people from leaving the cities to work on farms.

The goal of New Deal programs was to prepare civilians for army life.

The goal of New Deal programs was to build dams across the country.

The goal of New Deal programs was to teach people to send money to their families.

The goal of the New Deal programs was to stimulate the economy.

lumber, firearms, and clothing

seeds, stamps, and tobacco

food, shoes, and gasoline

water, electricity, and plastic

Women started working exclusively in banks, and finance.

Women started taking jobs that formerly were seen as men's jobs.

Women continued to stay home to take care of their households.

Women started to take military combat roles.

Population growth caused more people to move from the suburbs to the cities

The economy of the state moved more toward industrialization

African Americans became the largest minority group

Voters elected only Democratic candidates.