Coping with the Depression
Radios
Radios in the 1930's were a must have item. At the start of the 1930's almost 12 million families had radios. By the end of the decade this had more than doubled to 28 million families. This simple invention was the top of technology in the 30's and everyone wanted to know what all the hipe was about. As the decade went on and more and more were produced they got cheaper and cheaper, making it easier for the average person to own one. Radios in the 30's were like the televisions of today, whole families gathered around them to hear the news and better yet, listen to their favorite programs. This made them such a desirable item to have.
Here is a link to more information about radios.
Here is a link to more information about radios.
Movies
Movies were another way for people to get their minds of the hardships of the depression. Many movies were much longer than the movies we have now. This is because for the price of 1 movie you got to see 2 plus some entertainment inbetween the showings. The 1930's were considered the "Golden Age" of Hollywood. This is because the majority of stars and actor got their start during this period.
Many famous movies include:
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
King Kong (1933)
Scarface (1932)
Here is a link to several more movies.
Many famous movies include:
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
King Kong (1933)
Scarface (1932)
Here is a link to several more movies.
Books
Books were a very popular way of passing the time in the 1930's. Most books portrayed adventurous characters in far off lands that didn't exist. Mostly as a way to escape the reality they were in. Some were made to entertain readers about the morals of life as well.
Here is a link to some popular 1930's books.
The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Gone With the Wind (Margaret Mitchell)
The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck)
To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Here is a link to some popular 1930's books.
The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Gone With the Wind (Margaret Mitchell)
The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck)
To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
1930's Quiz
1. By the end of the 30's over __________ families had radios.
a. 10 million b. 28 million c. 7 trillion d. 300 million
2. The 30's were the _______ Age of Hollywood.
a. Sad b. Dark c. Starting d. Golden
3. King Kong was made in ____?
a. 1930 b. 1500 c.1933 d. 1940
4. The radios of the 1930's were like the televisions of today.
True or False
5. For the price of 1 movie today people got to see 3 movies and had entertainment inbetween in the 1930's.
True or False
6. The Hobbit was written by _________?
a. Darth Vader b. Frodo c. J.R.R. Tolkien d. Betty White
7. Most books of the 1930's were about _________?
a. adventures b. death c. flamingos d. Bouncing cats. (Click this link to see bouncing cats)
a. 10 million b. 28 million c. 7 trillion d. 300 million
2. The 30's were the _______ Age of Hollywood.
a. Sad b. Dark c. Starting d. Golden
3. King Kong was made in ____?
a. 1930 b. 1500 c.1933 d. 1940
4. The radios of the 1930's were like the televisions of today.
True or False
5. For the price of 1 movie today people got to see 3 movies and had entertainment inbetween in the 1930's.
True or False
6. The Hobbit was written by _________?
a. Darth Vader b. Frodo c. J.R.R. Tolkien d. Betty White
7. Most books of the 1930's were about _________?
a. adventures b. death c. flamingos d. Bouncing cats. (Click this link to see bouncing cats)