Analyze how environmental changes and crisis affected the economy across the nation in the 1930's (i.e., Dust Bowl, Black Tuesday, Great Depression, and Hoovervilles). 5.2.5

Links verified 9/17/2014

1. America in the 1930's - from the American Studies project at The University of Virginia
2. Boom and Bust Economy - includes pictures from the 20's and 30's
3. The American Experience: Surviving the Dust Bowl - from PBS
4. Interview with an Old-Timer - What was it like growing up in Johnstown In the 1930s?
5. Photo Library: The Economy - Caution: many clicks are required. However, this is a great source of primary data regarding the 1930's.
6. Photo Library: Main Index - the New Deal photo collection covering much more than the economy of the 30's

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