Learn all about the golden age of Hollywood as well as the Great Depression with this fun1930s for KidsReader.
These30s printablesare a great way to work on reading skills while learning aboutamerican history for kids.
Simply print pdf file withgreat depression for kidsto learn aboutlife in the 1930s.
Due to the Great Depression, the thirties was a difficult time for people.
It was also known as the Golden Age of Hollywood; many movies were produced during this time period.
The radio was immensely popular during the 1930s.
Even if people didnt own their own radio, there were many ways they could still access one.
Popular content included comedy, music, theater and soap operas as well as news and political messages.
The telephone was first invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
Candlestick phones became popular during this era, having the pride of place in establishments.
These phones contained a transmitter that had to be in an upright position for it to operate.
The receiver was located on an attachment that rested on a hook when not in use.
The tall profile of this phone led to people calling them candlestick phones.
The Wall Street crash of 1929 was one of the main causes of the Great Depression.
Some people moved to live in shanty towns, used newspapers as blankets, and ride on railroad cars.
During the Great Depression, the land suffered from severe drought and dust storms.
The farms dried up, tens of thousands of animals died, forcing families to leave their farms.
During the Great Depression, people turned to movies and dancing.
Ballroom and swing dances were all the rage, with Foxtrot and Latin dancing also coming onto the scene.
Swing dances came out of Harlem, while the samba moved from the big screen onto the dance scene.
During this time, cars took on a great deal of style and sophistication, becoming works of art.
The automatic transmission and hydraulic brakes were introduced, and trunks for carrying luggage were added.
This time also saw the rise of three big automakers General Motors, the Ford Motor Company and Chrysler.
Herbert Hoover became the 31st president in 1929 during the onset of the Great Depression.
In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected as President of the United States.
FDR spent the most time in office; the only American president to serve more than two terms.
He served until his death in 1945.
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Depression Worksheets
These mini books contain one cover page that children can decorate their own.
After this, there are multiple pages all about the 1930s to add behind this.
Children can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, gel pens, etc.
to color in their books.
There are two different books, with one book being a more simple version of the other.
This one is aimed at younger children, while the more in-depth one is aimed at older children.
This printable pack comes in black and white only.
