1. My opinion based on the readings..
The Great Depression was a gloomy time for all. After the stock market crashed people were out of money, families weren't being fed, and they had to move out of their homes into shanty towns or onto the street.
The photos reflects this notion so well. This photo essay shows pictures of people living in tents, broken down houses and shacks, and men begging for jobs at employment offices. Very powerful photos indeed.
The Migrant Mother photographs show a very personal side of the depression. The woman living in a tent with children looks very unhappy yet it looks like she's thinking about a bright future.
However reading this CNN article tells a different story from her children, who are now in their early 80's. They felt shame, which you can see in the picture. The kids looks cute and shy but they're actually embarassed.
2. I had a hard time finding the group project for this week, maybe it'll pop up soon.
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