Farmers had already been struggling before the Great Depression. During the 1920s, the modernisation of farming, including the use of new fertilisers and farm machinery, had led to overproduction.

Men eating bread and soup at a breadline during The Great Depression in the USA in 1929. Breadlines were places for people in extreme poverty, who did not have the money to buy food for themselves ...

The longest recession in American history took place between 1929 and 1939. Known as the Great Depression, this economic crisis was noteworthy in terms of both its length and its severity.

Babb’s observations of rural poverty, particularly during the Depression and the Dust Bowl, would filter through the imaginations of millions of Americans in years to come—though indirectly and often ...

Universal Images Group via Getty Images “During the Great Depression of the 1930s ... you'll hear interviews with workers from all walks of life. Working People aims to share and celebrate ...

Before the Christmas break, we ran a short series on how the Great Depression unfolded in Friday's Money Mornings (you can check out the most recent one here, and see the whole history page here).

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Professionals relying upon temporary roles live a precarious work life, always worried about ... However, comparing it to the Great Depression is hyperbolic. This is reminiscent of the old Harry ...

The charity had only been around for 21 years when the Great Depression hit in 1929, but the Knoxville community persisted, coming together despite the circumstances to ensure those who needed a ...

The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn ... (If you enjoy historical images, check out these images of what life was like in the 1800s.) ...