Unemployed Workers During The Great Depression

October, 1929; the stock market crashed and the great depression commenced. A day that later became known as Black Tuesday; companies, and investors became plainly broke and were compelled to close their doors. Many lost their jobs and source of income. Unemployed workers during the Great Depression became increasingly dissatisfied and began to protest in the streets, approaching the government for alleviation programs and jobs. People were evicted from their homes, and couldn’t manage the cost of basic supplies to sustain themselves. The loss of a job during the Great Depression implied a loss of respect, and left them wandering the streets, which was seen as a criminal offence. This photo demonstrates the hardships the unemployed experienced