Watch The 1930s
- 1996
- 1 Season
The 1930s were an interesting period in American history. Perched between World War I and World War II, they were a time of desperation, as a great deal of the population was in a state of economic ruin. The Great Depression hit the country extremely hard, causing many to lose their fortunes and many more to lose their jobs. Farmers were forced to travel west because dust storms destroyed their crops, and once they arrived at west coast orchards, food was scarce and pay was low. Times were hard for everyone, but an economic boom was just around the corner.