1. How did culture reflect the Depression in the 1930s?

2. Culture in the 30’s
Even though economic times were hard, entertainment flourished in the 1930’s
Many wanted distractions from real life
Movies
Radio
Books, comics, etc

3. Movies Some films offered pure escape from reality
Visions of wealth, romance, good times
“Gone With the Wind” “The Wizard of Oz”
Comedies were very popular
Marx brothers
Other films presented accomplishments of New Deal in positive light
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

4. Radio Families spent hours gathered around radios Free entertainment
Dramas, comedies, soap operas, children’s programs
Immediate news coverage
Fireside chats

5. Art Part of WPA paid artists to produce public art
Promote positive images of American society

8. Great Depression and the New Deal
How would you define this time period?
Photo / Image Narrative
Given a selection of images
Choose 5 images
What story do they tell about the 30s?

9. Photo Narrative Example

10. “American imperialism benefitted American interests and those of other countries.”

11. “American imperialism brought more harm than good to those involved.”