What is the great depression and how did it affect today's economy?

The great depression was a time while ww2 was happening. many americans lost their jobs and many lot their homes. in today time, the government has helped with familes with job losses and homes, they even give ebt cards and such. 
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The Great Depression was a severe wild wide depression that happened during the 1830's . The Great Depression affects the economy today because the government took on greater roles on the everyday social and economic life of people