1. The Nation in Hard Times 26-4

2. The Dust Bowl States in the Midwest from Texas to the Dakotas suffered from a great drought. Dust storms buried houses, fences, and trees Overgrazing, over plowing, and severe drought coupled with high winds

4. Dust Bowl Farmers were hit the hardest – Many had to pick up and move – They became migrant workers- people who move from one region to another in search of work Usually weren’t accepted wherever they ended up

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6. The First Lady Acted as FDR’s “eyes and ears”. She was an advocate of Human Rights, especially women’s rights. Wrote a newspaper column called “My Day” which called on Americans to live up to equal justice for all. Eleanor Roosevelt

8. Americans Facing Hard Times Women usually were forced to give up jobs to men African Americans continued to face prejudice and racism Mexican Americans tried to move north for work but were disliked and usually not hired. Many Asians were excluded from the U.S.

9. Native Americans They were granted citizenship in 1924 FDR helped to pass the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) which protected reservations and helped NA build businesses. Indian Emergency Conservation Work Group – Provided jobs and helped with soil erosion, irrigation, and land development

10. Arts During the Depression John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath Painters tried to capture life out West and the harsh conditions Millions of Americans turned to Radio and movies for a way to try to enjoy life. War of the Worlds radio broadcast by Orson Welles War of the Worlds Snow White The Wizard of Oz