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The Depression did have some sort of effect on the African Americans, but not as much as the White people.

During the Great Depression, the African Americans explored more in the arts and literature part of life. They introduced a new type of music to the world... Jazz. They had been somewhat succesful during this time.

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About 50%! Their unemployment rate was the highest and (if they had a job) they were paid the lowest.

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jobs and economy

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