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There
was a time in our history during the 1930’s, when our nation's
economy broke down. It was a sad time of hopelessness and suffering
for many Americans. Men
and women who had worked to support their families saw factories and
businesses close their doors. With people out of work, many lost
their homes. Families who had
always had plenty to eat were now hungry. There
was no market for goods because there was no money available to purchase
them. This period has
become known as the Great Depression.
When
resources are scarce,
or not available, people must make decisions in order to satisfy their basic
needs of food, clothing
and shelter. Directions: Base your answers to the questions below on the information above, the photograph, and your knowledge of social studies. 1. Where were the houses in the photograph located? ____________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. Why might people build their houses there? __________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. What must people do when they can't meet their basic needs? ____________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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