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Resilience and Struggle: American Life in the Great Depression Era

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This exploration of American life during the Great Depression delves into the experiences of various communities. From the persistence of car ownership, despite economic hardship, to the stress-relieving role of golf, the narrative illustrates how different sectors adapted to dire circumstances. Farmers faced rising debts and foreclosures, while urban housing deteriorated, highlighting the lack of governmental support. Crime surged, personified by figures like Al Capone. Additionally, movements for racial unity emerged, notably through Marcus Garvey's United Negro Improvement Association in Harlem.

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Resilience and Struggle: American Life in the Great Depression Era

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  1. Family Life and Communities Made by: Tyler Bailey, Ali Brysgeland Alex Butler

  2. Automobiles • Mostly owned by middle and upper-class • About 26 million cars on the road in 1930 • During the lowest times they still wanted cars • People didn’t want to give up their cars • About 75% of all people during Great Depression were employed

  3. Golf • Bobby Jones retired at 28 • Hit grand slam which would be close to nothing in this day • People relied on golf to relieve stress • Golf equipment was inexpensive • Most professional players made enough to live through the Depression

  4. Country Life • Famers had been told to increases their production • Many farmers went into debt because of the advice of bankers • Farmers tried to buy each others farms at foreclosing auctions • Okies were harassed by police and employers

  5. Housing • Housing was not the government's responsibility • In 1933 50% of all mortgages were in default • Home Loan Bank Act, Home Owners Refinancing Act of 1933. • Slums were always located in the poorest parts of cities for disadvantaged citizens. • The government couldn’t get public support.

  6. Crime • Lots of Gang violence • Al Capone was huge during this time and killed and swindled many people • All the gangs were filled with drugs and alcohol • Money=Power

  7. Unity in Harlem • Marcus Garvey created the United Negro Improvement Association • Several thousand members of the UNIA were located in Harlem • The UNIA was devoted to racial unity and uplift

  8. Pictures • 1 http://kevinandtammy.net/storbeck_photo_page_9.htm • 2 http://bentley.umich.edu/research/guides/automotive/consumers.php • 3 http://www.tinatombsgolf.com/sand-play-golf-tip/ • 4 http://www.tncenturyfarms.org/montgomery_county/ • 5 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio/subjects/history/britainsince1930s/society/slum_conditions_3 • 6 http://www.biography.com/people/al-capone-9237536 • 7 http://www.nycreligion.info/?p=5874

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