The Great Depression

Description

This learning resource explores the causes and effects of the Great Depression, particularly focusing on the stock market crash of 1929, which triggered a decade of economic hardship in the United States. Students will learn about the significant impact of the Great Depression on American families, contrasting life before and during the crisis, and the subsequent recovery efforts led by President Franklin D. Roosevelt through his New Deal programs. Key components include vocabulary terms, critical thinking prompts, and comparisons of living conditions, as well as reflections on the changes experienced by families during this challenging period.