People+in+the+Great+Depression

Life in the 1930s was a struggle with many jobs lost and people exposed to poverty. Since people had no money they were sometimes forced to steal from the rich who lived their lives in peace and luxury. Robbery and stealing led the homeless to a life of misery in gaol. In the Great Depression harsher penalties and punishments were brought up in the Government to stop petty crimes. Even children were punished for merely stealing a loaf of bread. Many people died from hunger and starvation but the rich didn't care. They had a wonderful life without any trouble.

By Matthew V and Aunshu H 6LO, with editing to remove some minor errors by Miss Hill.