From the Turkic name TemÃ¼r meaning iron. Timur, also known as Tamerlane (from Persian ØªÛÙÙØ± ÙÙÚ¯ (Timur e Lang) meaning Timur the  lame), was a 14th-century Turkic leader who conquered large areas of Western Asia.
Many books and reports have been written about The Great Depression yet there is very little known about African-American life during the depression. Our intent is to gather information on the historical, economic, and social impact of the Great Depression on the African-American community.any books and reports have been written about The Great Depression yet there is very little known about African-American life during the depression. Our intent is to gather information on the historical, economic, and social impact of the Great Depression on the African-American community.
The United States and its allies fought with Germany and Italy in Europe. The United States also fought with the Japanese in the Pacific. Troops, supplies, and other resources were needed in both areas. The American people worked at home to save money and materials, and to produce supplies needed for the war effort.