Introduction and Timeline
The Great Depression was one of the most enduring and severe economic collapses of the 20th century. Though there are said to be several factors that led to the start of the Great Depression one of the main reasons was the stock market crash in October of 1929 and the distrust of the American banking system that followed the crash. The Great Depression affected Americans on a widespread scale and it would be written in history as one of the most trying times America had to face. This motivates one to ask the question: What global, social, and economic impact did the Great Depression have on the United States, it citizens and what was done to resolve the issues? There are several key people, policies, and conditions that reflected the impact of the Great Depression in the time period between 1929 to 1939, including: social and cultural conditions, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the New Deal, labor movements, the Dust Bowl, and World War II. The factors that caused the Great Depression and the impact they cause to society will be discussed. As well as, the factors and people responsible for the resolution of the Great Depression.