The Great Depression_ America, 1929-1941 - Robert S. McElvaine

This academic text explores the history of the Great Depression in the United States, covering the period from 1929 to 1941. It examines the causes of the economic collapse, highlighting issues like maldistribution of wealth and speculative booms. The analysis also focuses on the New Deal programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to address the crisis, contrasting his pragmatic approach with the more ideological stance of his predecessor, Herbert Hoover. Furthermore, the source investigates the social and cultural impact of the Depression, including the changing values of the American people, the experiences of various groups like workers and minorities, and the rise of political movements and figures challenging the established order.