Games were popular during the depression as well. Chess was very popular in cities, and let us not forget monopoly which had its origins around that period.
The game of Monopoly was introduced in 1934. See the related link below for more info:
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The great Depression was just a time when money was tight, they did what kids today do at recess, talk, eat, and play.
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The War of the Worlds did not play a direct role in the Great Depression. The Great Depression was primarily caused by a combination of stock market crash in 1929, economic downturn, and banking failures. The War of the Worlds was a radio broadcast in 1938 that caused panic but did not have any long-term impact on the economic conditions of the Great Depression.
During the Great Depression, those that weren't privileged enough to have enough money during the time as you can guess didn't have many toys or games. Instead, the children busied themselves with things ranging from books to chores, from playing tag to chasing a squirrel.
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Act parts of it out! You can also have them go to a play or movie about it. You can also possibly do research and see if any of your family members were in it and what they did. Kids like links to things.
There are many great sports available for children to play and stay active. Soccer is a great option for both boys and girls. They can also play hockey or baseball.
No, rubbing a dog's belly does not cause depression. Too much change, not enough exercise, play, can cause depression in dogs. A great resource for information on dog depression is: http://dogtime.com/depression.html
Only when the nation began to prepare for World War II, along with massive purchases of American goods from abroad (and American rearmament), did the Great Depression come to an end. By 1939 the economy was on an upswing and by 1940, after war had begun in Europe, the Great Depression was history.
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