1. Look up the following words definition: Colonialism:

Colonialism is the policy of a country that aims to expand or maintain its control over other citizens or territories, usually with a view to economic dominance.

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.