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America in the 1930’s was an era when all citizens were looked upon as equals. No matter the person’s occupation or gender, they were considered the same status as everyone else. Women began to obtain job that were never allowed for them to have before. Black men were able to work the same jobs as white men. Farmers were being encouraged to work hard just as much as corporate leaders were. Citizens of America were coming together in order to support their country in a time of crises during the depression.

During the depression, money was scarce everywhere. The government was forced to put money into the economy in order to circulate money and get the economy back up and running. In order to do so, the government had to get the people of America involved. To do so, propaganda was made to encourage all different kinds of people from different race and gender to chip in and do their part in helping the country’s economy.

Women were encouraged to work jobs that were never offered to them before. They held office jobs and even helped in the army. Propaganda made such as Rosie the Riveter was made to support the work of women and to show them that they can do the same jobs as men. Cosmetics and clothing were advertized that supported the new working woman of the 1930’s.

Black men were holding jobs and even entering the army. Although they weren’t quite seen as equal as white men, black men were becoming more accepted in the American society. As a result, they were given better jobs to work and given a chance to support their country in the army in World War I.

Farmers were definitely encouraged to do their best and keep their farms running and producing crops. Advertisements during that time showed young men in a strong and respectful view of working the farm. The pictures showed farmers and their boys in a positive light and showing them as hard workers and the back bone of this country.

Movies also played a part in the 1930’s to help boost people’s moral and give them a sense of hope. Also, some movies related to the 1930’s current situation which in some ways was a documentary of the era’s problematic issues. Movies and plays also helped give work to those who need money and could perform. Since work was hard to find, people looked in all kinds of places for a salary.

As the depression continued, Hoover called for American’s to come together and help build back up the economy. He encouraged farmers to continue their work on their farms. He also encouraged corporate companies to continue their business. Although what Hoover asked was a lot harder to get done then he made it sound, he firmly believed the only way for the economy to get back on track is for the American people to keep doing what they always did.

However, Hoover’s system to restore the economy did not work as planned. Jobs were still hard to find and people were lacking an income to care for themselves and their families. The American people were angered by the state of their economy. Farmers were angered by the low prices their products were being sold for. They were fed up with the entire situation that they began to throw their crops in the road ad protest.

The pressure of surviving through the depression forced army veterans to ask for their bonuses early which caused problems. The problem got so out of control that police had to handle the protest of veterans which angered many Americans. If army veterans aren’t being heard and are being ignored by their own government, then that is a sign that the country is in a great deal of trouble.

As I said in the beginning of my paper, Americans were equally looked upon to get into the work force and help bring up the economy and support their country in the war. Hoover believed America was a “classless country.” Therefore he believed that no matter the race or gender, people could all do their part in rebuilding America.