cide because of the anxiety. When FDR came into office he created many government programs to create a better society and more jobs for these suffering Americans. This was the "New Deal" for the country and it started a bigger role and more responsibility for the government.( History Online ) The depression still has some ways that it has effected us into today. The survivors of the depression are much more cautious of money and credit. There are also some government programs created then that are still in affect. A minimum wage was set up during the depression which continues today. Prohibition was repealed during the depression and it continues to be today. And perhaps the most important effect of the depression still lasting into today is the increase in presidential power because of FDR's actions in office.( Collins, Alan ) Other events that were happening around the world would soon lead America out of its "Great Depression." However, it was not during this decade that this happened, but in the next when the U.S. entered WWII.Many great lessons can be learned from the events that conspired in America from 1900-1940. It is truly amazing to read and understand the struggles that our ancestors faced in this bold new Country. Hopefully we can look at this time period remember some of the great things that our ancestors accomplished, and worked through. If we Americans follow the example of the people who lived from 1900-1940 we will be assured of a bright future that places America in the head role of world affairs....
