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**Rebecca Biro** **March 8th 2012** **Coach Reid's Social studies class**

The 1930's decade was a time of hardship for the united states. During this grueling time frame there was Natural disasters and Economic falls. However, Americans did find happiness and success through these hard times. Even though success was very hard to find, Americans did discover many good things that shaped the United States , to what it is in today's society. We as Americans wouldn't know many of the things we do if it wasn't for our people in the 30's.

The year of 1930 started off in hardship. In the late 20's the stock market began to drop. By the time 1929 was here American lost over 40 million dollars! Starting off in 1930 and through out much of the 30's over 9,000 banks failed. Deposits people made to banks that failed, soon lost all their savings. Soon surviving banks stopped being so willing to create new loans because of the fact their bank could also fail. Many other businesses were failing, causing many people to lose their jobs. This was called the Great Depression.

After the 1930's downfall 1931 was a much better year. On May 1st 1931, the Empire State Building was opened. At that time the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world. Since the opening of this magnificent building the united states citizens now had a bit of happiness. It soon became a New york city Icon and Tourist site.

In the year of 1932, America needed a leader and elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a great success as New York's Governor so hopefully he would be a good American president. While running for president Roosevelt had a vague idea of what he could possibly do to stop the Great Depression, Tragedy struck at a rally in Beltmort Park, Mami. An Italian immigrate Giuseppe Zangara fired five shots at the president. Thankfully president Roosevelt didn't get hit, however his dear friend Anton Cermak wasn't so lucky.

Natural Disaster hits long beach, California in 1933. On March 10th 1933, an earthquake hit long beach California. The epicenter was located just off shore near Newport Beach. Magnitude of this quake was a 6.3! At 5;54 p.m the disasters strikes. It stretched all the way from Los Angeles to Laguna beach, California. Hundreds of people were killed and in the end there was about 40 million dollars in damage.

Federal penitentiary opens in 1934. America's federal Government decides to open a federal prison on Alcatraz island. U.S army used the island for more than 80 years from 1850-1933. Until it was transferred to the U.S department of justice, for use by the Federal Bureau Of Prisons. The island was soon used for a new penitentiary called Alcatraz. It was meant to hold some of the worst criminals in the United States. The whole idea of opening Alcatraz was to show the law-abiding public that the federal government was serious about stopping the rampant crime of the 1920's and 1930's.

Two years later, after the Natural Disaster in 34 a new disaster hits Florida keys, in 1935. Monday September 2nd 1935, a hurricane hits Florida key's. The hurricane was a whopping category 5! It brought 185 mph winds causing extreme damage to the upper Florida key's. Over 400 people died including hundreds of world war 1 vets, who were out watching a labor day baseball game. Originally the hurricane wasn't supposed to hit the keys until it suddenly switched directions heading straight for the Windley and Matecumbe Keys. It was and still is considered one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United states. It is also one of the strongest hurricanes recorded ever worldwide!

British Imperial Airways and Pan American Airways, began experimental transatlantic flights in 1936. The decision was made due to the fact that concrete runways were rare at coastal airports on the Atlantic. Land planes capable of flying such distances without refueling at that time didn't even exist. Both British Airways and Pan American Airways carried mail instead of passengers on planes. The average flight from coast to coast, using the short S.23 Empire flying boats took nearly a whole day!

Aircraft comes along way from 1936 to 1937. On July 2nd 1937, Amelia Earhart starts her flight around the world. 8:43 A.M that morning. When Coast guard Itasca steaming off Howland island received a shocking transmission from Earhart. The Transmission said “ KHAQQ calling Itasca, we must be on you but can not see you but gas is running low.” A few hours later after the transmission, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonon vanished! It's said they most likely disappeared in the central Pacific, because after the message received on Howland island shows that's were they most likely made it too. The disappearance of Celebrated flier still remains an unsolved mystery.

Another natural disaster occurs in the year of 1938. On September 1st 1938, The great New England hurricane happened without warning. A powerful category 3 hits long island nd New England. . It caused about 600 deaths! This not so large hurricane destroyed coastal cities and towns. Another name for this storm is the Long Island Express. The Long Island Express was the most destructive storm to strike this region in the 20th century.

In the year of 1939 an American classic is released. This Hollywood classic is the well known wizard of oz. Wizard of oz was directed by Victor Fleming and released by MGM. When the American public saw this wonderful film, Fleming was nominated for an academy award for best motion picture. It was a musical classic that Americans loved. Besides what more could Americans at the time ask for than a musical to bring up their spirits in the hard times of the Great Depression. It also was the very first motion picture to be in color!

The 1930's defiantly shaped how our country is today. People in the 30's went through so many hard times. They lived through the Great Depression, natural disasters , and new discoveries. The reason why Americans have and know some of the things we know today is because of our people in the 30's. As an American citizen myself by looking back at all the downfalls and discovers back then made me think about all that I have and have the knowledge of right now. The 1930's and all the very knowledgeable people in the 30's deserve to always be remembered because they changed the world.

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 "Horrific Florida Keys Hurricane, Labor Day 1935." //Http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?BiotID=631//. Surburban Emergency Managment Project, 5 June 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. <[]// //"The Beginnings of CommercialTransatlantic Services."// Air Transportation: The Beginnings of Commercial Transatlantic Service//. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. <[]>.// //"Amelia Earhart Disappears."// History.com//. A&E Television Networks. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <[]>.// //"The Great New England Hurricane."// History.com //A&E Television Networks. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <[]>.// //"The Free Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker."// Wikia//. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. <[])>.// //"Wizard of Oz . - Fun Facts and Information."// Fun Trivia Quizzes//. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. <[]>.//

//The 1930's decade was a time of hardship for the united states. During this grueling time frame there was Natural disasters and Economic falls. However, Americans did find happiness and success through these hard times. Even though success was very hard to find, Americans did discover many good things that shaped the United States , to what it is in today's society. We as Americans wouldn't know many of the things we do if it wasn't for our people in the 30's.//

//The year of 1930 started off in hardship. In the late 20's the stock market began to drop. By the time 1929 was here American lost over 40 million dollars! Starting off in 1930 and through out much of the 30's over 9,000 banks failed. Deposits people made to banks that failed, soon lost all their savings. Soon surviving banks stopped being so willing to create new loans because of the fact their bank could also fail. Many other businesses were failing, causing many people to lose their jobs. This was called the Great Depression.//

//After the 1930's downfall 1931 was a much better year. On May 1st 1931, the Empire State Building was opened. At that time the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world. Since the opening of this magnificent building the united states citizens now had a bit of happiness. It soon became a New york city Icon and Tourist site.//

//In the year of 1932, America needed a leader and elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a great success as New York's Governor so hopefully he would be a good American president. While running for president Roosevelt had a vague idea of what he could possibly do to stop the Great Depression, Tragedy struck at a rally in Beltmort Park, Mami. An Italian immigrate Giuseppe Zangara fired five shots at the president. Thankfully president Roosevelt didn't get hit, however his dear friend Anton Cermak wasn't so lucky.//

//Natural Disaster hits long beach, California in 1933. On March 10th 1933, an earthquake hit long beach California. The epicenter was located just off shore near Newport Beach. Magnitude of this quake was a 6.3! At 5;54 p.m the disasters strikes. It stretched all the way from Los Angeles to Laguna beach, California. Hundreds of people were killed and in the end there was about 40 million dollars in damage.//

//Federal penitentiary opens in 1934. America's federal Government decides to open a federal prison on Alcatraz island. U.S army used the island for more than 80 years from 1850-1933. Until it was transferred to the U.S department of justice, for use by the Federal Bureau Of Prisons. The island was soon used for a new penitentiary called Alcatraz. It was meant to hold some of the worst criminals in the United States. The whole idea of opening Alcatraz was to show the law-abiding public that the federal government was serious about stopping the rampant crime of the 1920's and 1930's.//

//Two years later, after the Natural Disaster in 34 a new disaster hits Florida keys, in 1935. Monday September 2nd 1935, a hurricane hits Florida key's. The hurricane was a whopping category 5! It brought 185 mph winds causing extreme damage to the upper Florida key's. Over 400 people died including hundreds of world war 1 vets, who were out watching a labor day baseball game. Originally the hurricane wasn't supposed to hit the keys until it suddenly switched directions heading straight for the Windley and Matecumbe Keys. It was and still is considered one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United states. It is also one of the strongest hurricanes recorded ever worldwide!//

//British Imperial Airways and Pan American Airways, began experimental transatlantic flights in 1936. The decision was made due to the fact that concrete runways were rare at coastal airports on the Atlantic. Land planes capable of flying such distances without refueling at that time didn't even exist. Both British Airways and Pan American Airways carried mail instead of passengers on planes. The average flight from coast to coast, using the short S.23 Empire flying boats took nearly a whole day!//

//Aircraft comes along way from 1936 to 1937. On July 2nd 1937, Amelia Earhart starts her flight around the world. 8:43 A.M that morning. When Coast guard Itasca steaming off Howland island received a shocking transmission from Earhart. The Transmission said “ KHAQQ calling Itasca, we must be on you but can not see you but gas is running low.” A few hours later after the transmission, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonon vanished! It's said they most likely disappeared in the central Pacific, because after the message received on Howland island shows that's were they most likely made it too. The disappearance of Celebrated flier still remains an unsolved mystery.//

//Another natural disaster occurs in the year of 1938. On September 1st 1938, The great New England hurricane happened without warning. A powerful category 3 hits long island nd New England. . It caused about 600 deaths! This not so large hurricane destroyed coastal cities and towns. Another name for this storm is the Long Island Express. The Long Island Express was the most destructive storm to strike this region in the 20th century.//

//In the year of 1939 an American classic is released. This Hollywood classic is the well known wizard of oz. Wizard of oz was directed by Victor Fleming and released by MGM. When the American public saw this wonderful film, Fleming was nominated for an academy award for best motion picture. It was a musical classic that Americans loved. Besides what more could Americans at the time ask for than a musical to bring up their spirits in the hard times of the Great Depression. It also was the very first motion picture to be in color!//

//The 1930's defiantly shaped how our country is today. People in the 30's went through so many hard times. They lived through the Great Depression, natural disasters , and new discoveries. The reason why Americans have and know some of the things we know today is because of our people in the 30's. As an American citizen myself by looking back at all the downfalls and discovers back then made me think about all that I have and have the knowledge of right now. The 1930's and all the very knowledgeable people in the 30's deserve to always be remembered because they changed the world .//

//Suttton, Bettye. "American Cultural History."// American Cultural History//. Lone Star College. Web. 13 Mar. 2012. <[]>.// //"Empire State Building Dedicated."// History.com//. A&E Television Networks. Web. 13 Mar. 2012. <[]>.// //"BOP: Alcatraz."// BOP: Federal Bureau of Prisons Web Site//. Web. 13 Mar. 2012. <[]>.//

//"Horrific Florida Keys Hurricane, Labor Day 1935."// Http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?BiotID=631//. Surburban Emergency Managment Project, 5 June 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. <[] "The Beginnings of CommercialTransatlantic Services." //Air Transportation: The Beginnings of Commercial Transatlantic Service//. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. <[]>. "Amelia Earhart Disappears." //History.com//. A&E Television Networks. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <[]>. "The Great New England Hurricane." //History.com// A&E Television Networks. Web. 15 Mar. 2012. <[]>. "The Free Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker." //Wikia//. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. <[])>. "Wizard of Oz . - Fun Facts and Information." //Fun Trivia Quizzes//. Web. 20 Mar. 2012. <[]>.