How Did The Great Depression Affect The Economy
The Great Depression was the most severe economic downturn in world history. This period started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s in various nations. It was the longest and most widespread depression of the 20th century. Society now became challenged both socially and politically. People were now faced with challenges of survival. Citizens of many nations now even questioned the relationship they had with their own country. Even though the poor and wealthy had distinct perceptions of the depression, both sides still felt challenged and changed by the experience. In this paper I will examine how the Great Depression affected the world economically, socially , and culturally.
Economic Impact of the Great Depression
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Undesirable social vices were on the rise because of the hopelessness most people felt. The crime rate during the Depression was at an all-time high. Bank robbers such as John Dillinger and Machine Gun Kelly became folk heroes to many Americans because they stole from individuals most Americans regarded as creating the financial crisis: the banks. Americans saw the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the villain because Dillinger and others gave money to those willing to shelter them from the government.
Heath care in general was not a priority during the Depression. Doctor visits were reserved for only most severe circumstances. Suicides, malnutrition, domestic abuse and alcoholism increased as the Depression worsened. Suicides among investors and stock brokers increased because they were bankrupted by the stock market crash or were responsible for the bankruptcy of others. Malnutrition increased as families cut fruits, vegetables and some meats from their diet. Families in rural areas were able to plant gardens for most of their nutritional needs while families in urban settings were forced to rely on what others could provide. Alcoholism and domestic abuse was more troublesome as the depression worsened. Some men, frustrated at the lack of job opportunities, became verbally and physically abusive towards their
Economic Impact of the Great Depression
The Great Depression …show more content…
Undesirable social vices were on the rise because of the hopelessness most people felt. The crime rate during the Depression was at an all-time high. Bank robbers such as John Dillinger and Machine Gun Kelly became folk heroes to many Americans because they stole from individuals most Americans regarded as creating the financial crisis: the banks. Americans saw the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the villain because Dillinger and others gave money to those willing to shelter them from the government.
Heath care in general was not a priority during the Depression. Doctor visits were reserved for only most severe circumstances. Suicides, malnutrition, domestic abuse and alcoholism increased as the Depression worsened. Suicides among investors and stock brokers increased because they were bankrupted by the stock market crash or were responsible for the bankruptcy of others. Malnutrition increased as families cut fruits, vegetables and some meats from their diet. Families in rural areas were able to plant gardens for most of their nutritional needs while families in urban settings were forced to rely on what others could provide. Alcoholism and domestic abuse was more troublesome as the depression worsened. Some men, frustrated at the lack of job opportunities, became verbally and physically abusive towards their