Michael Rivera

4/9/15

US History

          Coping with the Great Depression 

 The Great depression was a economical crisis that left almost everyone unemployed and some homeless. The stock market crash was the peak of this crisis leaving many in dept or broke.

What Braddock did to cope with the Great Depression

1. Drying the socks in the oven

2. Moving to a one bedroom apartment

3. Serving in small proportions so everyone can eat

4. Putting water in the milk so it lasts

5. All the kids sleep in one bed

6. No longer any Jewelry most likely sold 

7. Braddock only has one outfit

8. One of the sons begin to steal

9. They break off parts of peoples patios for fire wood

10. Braddock gets a job at a dock with a broken hand