In what way did the great depression wreak havoc with gender roles? men who lost their jobs often suffered a decline in status within the family. women were often paid more than men which gave them more status in the family. many occupations preferred to hire married women over married men. women spent much of their time searching for jobs leaving little time to care for their families.

Using your time line, your analysis of images from the library of congress’s website, and your textbook, write a letter of 3-5 paragraphs for a time capsule to be opened in 200 years that describes the characteristics of texas from the time of the civil war to the late 1800s. be sure to include information on texas’s government, economy, and people. be sure to use specific evidence to support your writing. cite your textbook using specific page numbers, as well as any images you describe. edit your work for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling before submitting. hurry im short on time