1930s America

The 1930s in America was a decade marked by economic hardship caused by the Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash of 1929. Unemployment soared, banks failed, and many struggled to afford basic needs. Despite these challenges, this era also saw significant social and political changes, such as New Deal programs introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to promote recovery and reform. The decade experienced cultural shifts, including the rise of Hollywood films, jazz music, and southwestern art, reflecting both hardship and resilience in American life.