Question

Explain how urban society changed as a result of job loss during the Great Depression

Answer 1

Many people who were effected by the mass lay offs fell into poverty, unable to find solid paying jobs to support families. People couldn't buy food, clothes, pay rent, or afford school supplies. Often times families moved into ghettos or homeless shelters after being unable to afford their homes.

Answer 2

The Great Depression changed the urban society deeply. The unemployment rate was at 35% by 1933, three years after the big crash, many people that still had jobs had their wages. Hours cut because companies and businesses did not have enough money. This caused widespread hunger.

This also changed the structure of the families. Many fathers who were breadwinners failed to provide for their families and relatives. Many had to stay in line for bread and other sold possessions to run away from hunger.

The number of homeless people increased, which also caused people to gather in public areas and seek shelter.