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Intro to the 1930s
The 1930s was a place of horror and depression. During the 1930s the [|Great Depression]and the [|Stock Market Crash]were happening. This was a devastating turn for the worse because of the pain and suffering people had to go through. But there was also good things happening, such as the new deal. The new deal helpled many people get back on their feet and continue their life.

Lifestyles of the 1930s
The lifestyles in the 1930s were very different from today. During the 1930s the Grest Depression played a major role in the world. It affected many people socailly and emotionally, due to the fact that it hurt so many people they experienced new things. Many people depended on the government to provide with their daily needs and money. Many buissnesses closed, and the banks went bankrupt, and shut down. Many women worked at home while men worked in real jobs to earn money for a living. Many immigrants and homeless people depended on charities, but they were running out of money so the new deal stepped in to help. The new deal was when [|President Roosevelt]started a wellfare program to assist people in need.  Retrieved from [|corbisimages.com]

Lifestyle: The New Deal
The new deal was made when president Franklin Rooservelt went into office. [|The New Deal] was made to benefit the people who lost everything during the Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression. This was a major role in lifestyle because it effected daily lifes for a while. There were many people living in the streets, with nothing to eat or nowhere to sleep. This was a very great program because it helped people get back on their feet.

Women wore print dresses from synthetic materials, and they usually had a belted waist and was slightly flared. The shoes were sometimes low hill and more comfortable then in the past. Flappers that were once the signature look of women disappeared, and in it's place a mature elegance emerged. Women tended to wear hair longer with different styles.

Men wore suits that showed off their chest. Thier trousers were wide and long, and they wore heavy shoes. They copied Britains style of clothing, and thier jackets where high waisted and wide. They wanted sleek and efficiant clothing.

The poor people made thier own clothing that would last them years. They bought everything that was knock off because they didnt have much money. The women made dresses for many occasions and the men wore suits. They couldnt afford many of the high quality clothing which is why they had to buy knock offs or make their own clothing. Retrieved From[| corbisimages.com]



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