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I perceive that "double up" means grouping immediate and less immediate families into one household. In other words, in American society a family may consist of a husband/wife and children. when the children reach a certain age, IE after completion of higher education or 18 the children will establish their own home leaving the mother/father(partner/companion) and that household.
During the depression, lack of employment led to significant loss of income for many individuals and family members returned to the "original" home to save on mortgage/rent costs. Much like a renter/homeowner looking for a roommate or people who could not afford their own place.
This practice is still in existence to a degree in certain areas of the US where real estate costs are high. Growing up in Hawai'i, I know of several families who have more than one generation of family living in the same home due to housing costs. This was especially evident for non-caucasian citizens of Hawai'i who have strong family bonds.
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What did Americans have to face during the great depression?
look up depression. they had to deal with increasing amount of unemployment, less wages and trades, and less buyers. it impacted families who dependent on stock and demand, farmers, small corporations, and any and all transporters.
What did the Australian government do to help the unemployed during the Great Depression?
The government set up camps during the Great Depression to help the unemployed.
Did Amelia Earhart grow up during the Great Depression?
Yes.
Shanty towns that sprang up during the Great Depression were popularly known as?
They were called Hoovervilles, after President Hoover. Many people blamed President Hoover for the Depression.
What did people give up during World War 1?
families
What happened to the Adults during the great depression?
they gave up there homes farms and children
How many families spilt up during the war years of World War II?
Millions of families were split up. And sadly, a very vast majority of these families were split up by force. The Nazis were really pure evil in doing what they were doing and did.
How often were families split up during World War 2 for fear of their safety?
for
Are people required to pay bills during a depression?
Yes. Many people during the depression of the 1930s went broke because they had to pay off their bills no matter what, and many of them ended up with no home or not much of one, because they couldn't afford it. Depression or not, debt is still debt.
Which luxury did people refuse to give up during the great depression?
Orville Rechenbockers prise popcorn
Who made up the army?
During the Depression ww1 veterans marched on Washington to demand their bonuses to be paid.
Why did so many people end up homeless during the Great Depression?
So many people ended up homeless during the Great Depression becuause they lost there jobs and had no money.
