One of the first acts done to help the poor and homeless.Were relief payments that many people who were affected by the depression received This was known as a failure to have to declare bankruptcy People on the pogey payments had food vouchers, and were given relied work Most worked in work camps Got their food from soup kitchens.
Summary
The government was trying to help people that were suffering and so they gave people a 'welfare' or 'payment. Many people survived off of these payments and although life was rough, people persevered and tried their hardest, though many died and many committed suicide.
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