From the start of the 1930's in america the great depression hit. This effected all classes of society. Not only was it the stock market that rapidly plummeted but the natural disaster known as 'The Dust Bowl' happened. This stopped any crops growing, therefore hitting the farming industry hard too.
http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/photos/
http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/photos/
http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/photos/
The people that were unable to find work to support themselves and their families were forced out of the cities into refugee camps. the photographers from the press were sent to report.
His photographs captured the poverty and desperation of the camps. for the people back in the cities who were still able to work, this must have looked like a third world country but it was only down the road.
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