In this multi question extended response you will be describing the life experiences of a person or persons who suffered hardship and desperation during the Great Depression. Put yourself into the shoes of someone who lived during the Great Depression and use the context of explaining what it was like to your grandkids. Pretend you are telling your grandchildren what it was like by explaining how your life was impacted by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Then you will explain how FDR’s New Deals helped you and your family. Bring your story to life for your grandkids as you explain to them how this time of desperation, hardship, and adversity impacted you and your family.

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