When the topsoil from once-fertile farms literally blew away and crops died, hundreds of thousands of farmers found themselves with no way to make a living. This, combined with the Great Depression that the country, as a whole, was facing, led to dire economic circumstances and mass migratio...
An in-depth exploration of the Great Depression's origins, societal effects, and governmental responses, spotlighting its profound impact on 20th-century America.
In Great Migration, the word great is used in the sense of “large” or “significant,” a sense that’s also used in the names of other important historical events, such as the Great Depression.Examples of Great Migration My great aunt mailed me the original labor contract that was offe...
The Great Depression was the confluence of many problems, most of which had begun during a time of unprecedented economic growth. Fiscal policies of the Republican “business presidents” undoubtedly widened the gap between rich and poor and fostered a standoff over international trade, but such po...
Migrant workers faced unemployment, poor living conditions, discrimination, and frequent relocation during the Great Depression. This was a time of...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
2. Social Unrest and Migration The economic hardships of the Great Depression led to significant social unrest. Protests, strikes, and demonstrations became common as people demanded government action to alleviate their suffering. The labor movement gained momentum during this time, leading to the esta...
The Great Migration was one of the biggest population shifts in US history. Learn about who moved, when, and why with our worksheets!
The Great Migration and the Economic Status of African-Americans Since the Great Depression: Puzzles and Paradoxesdoi:10.2139/ssrn.1104055In my comments for this session, I wish to focus on what economists and economic historians have learned in recent years about the impact of the great northward...
Black migration slowed considerably in the 1930s, when the country sank into theGreat Depression, but picked up again with the coming ofWorld War IIand the need for wartime production. But returning Black soldiers found that theGI Billdidn’t always promise the same postwar benefits for all. ...
In 1930, severe droughts in the Southern Plains brought high winds and dust from Texas to Nebraska, killing people, livestock and crops. The “Dust Bowl” inspired a mass migration of people from farmland to cities in search of work.