Nov 27, 2017 · These cartoons perfectly capture the left's narrative about the Great Depression, but they also apply to countless other policies. The Great Depression was an unimaginably miserable period …

Herb Block's editorial cartoons of the 1920s and 1930s dealt with the Great Depression and events leading up to World War II.

Feb 1, 2024 · Sometimes cartoons have the most visceral imagery related to events of the time. I thought it might be fun to do a quick focus on a few films from the Great Depression and a few things …

The Great Depression began in 1929 when the stock market took a severe downturn, causing widespread economic panic. The bottom fell out of the global economy, and unemployment and …

Cartoons about the Great Depression come alive in a wide variety of styles, from classic black-and-white comic strips capturing the era’s daily struggles to sharp, single-panel gags that squeeze hard truths …

With this activity, you will explore political cartoons and then create your own to highlight an event, issue, or topic from The Great Depression while interpreting the complexity of the past.

When the new President took office in 1933, the devastating effects of the Great Depression had already come to weigh heavily on the nation. Unemployment had reached an astounding 25%—some 14 …

On October 29, 1929, four days after this cartoon appeared, the stock market “crashed,” financially ruining thousands of investors and ending the record prosperity of the 1920s.

Apr 23, 2025 · In this activity, you will explore political cartoons and create your own to highlight an event, issue, or topic from The Great Depression while interpreting the complexity of the past.

Step back into the 1930s and discover how the Great Depression changed daily life, politics, and the world economy forever.