Photos are often used as the easiest way for people to experience what certain times may have been like. There is no way to know for sure unless you experience something of significance for yourself. But, gaining a visual of the situation is always helpful. As you look through these pictures, try to imagine yourself there with them. Try to recreate in your mind the sensory experiences you may have through these pictures.

1. What are the emotions represented in this picture?
2. Why are the girls dressed in dirty cloths?
3. Where do you believe the parents are in this picture?
4. Where do you believe this was taken?
5. Why do you think their clothes are dirty?

1. What are children’s emotions in this picture?
2. Why do you think the children look concerned?
3. How does their emotions reflect the Great Depression?
4. Why are the children holding their heads in the hands?
5. Why are these children dirty?
6. What does this picture tell you about the lives of children in the Great Depression?

Children Picketing in the Great Depression

1. Why are the children holding the signs?
2. Who do you believe the older male is in this picture?
3. Where you believe this picture took place?
4. Why isn’t the older man protesting with the children?
5. Does it look like the children made the signs or did someone make the signs for them?