Friday, March 25, 2011

The Great Depression: A Photo Essay


Studying the photographs from link below, answer the questions that follow in:

a. Complete Sentences
b. DETAILS! Prove it!

http://www.english.illinois.edu/Maps/depression/photoessay.htm

1. What groups were affected by the Depression? Be specific.

2. In what ways were peolpe affected? What were the SYMPTOMS of the Depression?

Political:


Social:


Eocnomic:


3. What was the "Dust Bowl"? What impact did it have on society?

4. Who is Dorothea Lange and what role did she play in the Great Depression? Why is she important?

5. What were 2 of the most striking images you see in the photographs? be specific? Why is it so surprising or impactful?