How did the great depression affect americans? what challenges did they face?

The Great Depression challenged American families in major ways, placing great economic, social, and psychological strains and demands upon families and their members. ... Millions of families lost their savings as numerous banks collapsed in the early 1930s.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

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honestly i love the walking dead, mainly the quotes. “well, pardon me young man, excuse the [insert bad word here] out of my gosh darn french, but did you just threaten me? ” sksk (of course it's not the exact words)