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During the Great Depression, which group of people were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller?
During the Great Depression, which group of people were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller?
Who was the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed?
Who was the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed?
Who spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression?
Who spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression?
Study Notes
The Great Depression
- During the Great Depression, African Americans were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller.
- African Americans were the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed.
- A. Philip Randolph, a prominent civil rights leader, spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression.
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Test your knowledge on the impact of the Great Depression on women and minorities, focusing on the phenomenon of "last hired, first fired." Explore the experiences of African Americans and the challenges they faced in the job market during this time.
