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Surviving the Great Depression: Rural vs. Urban Dynamics

Explore the contrasts between rural and urban living during the Depression era. Understand how food scarcity affected city dwellers while rural communities prevailed through self-sustainability. Learn about the pivotal roles of family support and community cooperation in overcoming hardships.

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Surviving the Great Depression: Rural vs. Urban Dynamics

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  1. Life During The Depression Rural Living Versus Urban Living The Importance of the Family The Role of the Community

  2. Rural Living Vs. Urban Living • Food was sparse in the cities. • People in the country could get food more easily. • Many people were hungry during the depression.

  3. Rural Living • People in the country were able to raise their own food. • Many men were forced to go to the cities to earn money. • Children had to work to help the family

  4. Urban Living • Children were often sent to live family in the country. • Families had to rely upon Government help.

  5. Importance of Family • Extended Family Helped Out the Parents. • Grandparents had a great influence on their grandchildren.

  6. Role of the Community • Everyone living in the community worked together. • Everyone in the community knew each other. • Everyone cared about each other.

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