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The Great Depression - An Economic History

Patrick Boyle On Finance

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Economic Turmoil and the Dust Bowl

This chapter examines the economic difficulties in Britain during the gold standard era alongside the catastrophic agricultural crisis in the U.S. caused by the Dust Bowl. It highlights the profound impact of the Great Depression on American farmers, including falling prices, foreclosure struggles, and the psychological toll on families facing unemployment and despair.

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