3. Compare and contrast the social impact of the Great Depression in two different countries from

the region.

Markayla Roland

Thesis

The effect of the Great Depression on America and Canada were proven to be very similar. America was effected more due to the fact that it was an internal depression but Canada trailed closely behind due to their relations.

Context

Stock Market Boom› A lot of inclination

President Hoover› No belief in forceful rule of government

over economy National Division

› French vs. English

Perspective

Canada› Worse depression: severity, scope, and

length› Paired with severe droughts in Canada

Berkley - Similar

Canada

Crash of 1929 Social

› Family farm suffered along with the rest of the economy› Lowered sense of self worth› Marriages were postponed and birth rates declined› Immigration fluctuated

Economic› Imports fell by 25%› Exports fell by 55%› Wheat prices fell by 75%› Unemployment reached 27%› Canadians on relief - 20%

America

Crash of 1929› Black Tuesday› Final decrease in confidence› Small investor devastation

Social › Relief not provided› Scavenging › Dust Bowl

Economic› Unemployment 50, 60, 80› Gross National Production 50

Recession

United States Global Relations Effects

› High Unemployment› Housing› Stock Market

Conclusion