We will learn more about the great depression by completing a webquest. Written document analysis worksheet for use with documents such as. What sort of actions were americans taking part in during the great depression. Factories and industry boomed in production and many goods were made during the 1820s.
The great depression of the 1930s webquest activity. The great depression was a significant event in world history and was of particular importance to american history. This webquest will focus on understanding the factors that shaped the economic system during the great depression. As you follow through the process part of the webquest, use the guide to summarize information from the websites, typing your answers directly into the guide. You will begin your journey through the great depression by designing a timeline that begins with the year 1929 and ending with the year 1949. List the three major causes of the great depression. Over time, people have suggested many causes for the depression. What were many of the people living in the dust bowl forced to do. It was not just one factor, but instead a combination of domestic and worldwide. Causes of the great depression republican herbert hoover became president in 1929. The great depression a curriculum for high school students. What caused the great depression, the worst economic depression in us history. In the united states, the great depression crippled the presidency of herbert hoover and led to the election of franklin d.
The great depression had a dramatic impact on the people and their way of living. The great depression would last until the outbreak of which war. Explain one effect of the depression in other parts of the world. Because economic conditions were so bad, and so many things happened between 19291940, economists and historians still study the great depression to. Ssush17 analyze the causes and consequences of the great depression. Causes of world war ii directions for the webquest guide. Exploring the great depression investigating the causes of the depression go to. What sort of actions were americans demonstrations were americans taking part in during the great depression. The great depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from the stock market crash of 1929 to 1939. How did the economic problems prior to the stock market crash contribute to the coming of the great depression.
The great depression in pictures and view each picture in the slideshow along with their captions. Great depression webquest go to click on school staff then scroll down and click on ms. You will also understand that economic activities in the community have changed over time. But the truth is that many things caused the great depression, not just one single event. Major stock market crash 2 locate november 1930 on the timeline. Why is the federal reserve partially responsible for the great depression.
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Problems in industry, problems in agriculture, increased in consumer debt, uneven income distribution, poor investment, and lack of government help. The great depression from boom to bust power point accompaniment for carolina k12s, the great depression, available in the database of k12 resources. Because of this lesson students will recall three or more possible causes of the great depression. Select return to originating page at the top of the. Ssush17 the student will analyze the causes and consequences of the great depression. Fifth grade great depression and new deal powerpoint. Investigating the causes of the depression go to and answer the following questions in full sentences. The great depression began with the stock market crash of 1929 and was made worse by the 1930s dust bowl. Topic the great depression penfield central school. The great depression has had lasting effects on how. It was a worldwide economic recession that occurred primarily during the 1930s.
There were many weaknesses in the economy that would cause the great depression. Name date block great depression webquest go to click on school staff then scroll down and click on ms. The great depression worksheets these are our printable worksheets on the great depression in american history. In this lesson we will learn about the great depression. The great stock market crash of october 1929 brought the economic prosperity of the 1920s to a symbolic end. Great depression background information after visiting the links below, be sure to click the back arrow to return to the webquest. The following guide lines up directly with the website for the webquest.
For the next ten years, the united states was mired in a deep economic depression. The great depression was a time of great economic crisis during the 1930s. Bud, not buddy takes place during the great depression. The causes of the great depression are widely debated. Whether you lived in a city or the country, your life would have been very different than it is today. Name ssush17 analyze the causes and consequences of the. Causes of the great depression history crunch history. Great depression ssush17 analyze the causes and consequences of the great depression. All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the page at the great depression. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the great depression webquest print page. The purpose of this webquest is to help 11th grade students learn more about the great depression and prepare themselves for the us history regents exam. In the city, people would stand in long lines at soup kitchens to get a bite to eat. An overview from the introduction section of this unit for each student. Investment simulation in class great depression notes slides 122, bonus army video wednesday, january 30.
Great depression lesson module icss webpage redirect. What did many americans do to earn money during the depression. Some of these issues would become causes of the great depression. List the five states most affected by the dust bowl 12.
What ultimately caused american industrial production to increase. On the table there are books about the great depression, picture books on the great depression, any old newspaper articles, old tools used in the great depression. It covers all of the major people and events related to main causes of the great depression. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. Just as there is no general agreement about the causes of the great depression, there is no consensus about the sources of recovery, though, again, a few factors played an obvious role. Read the article causes and consequences the depression and complete the close reading assignment. Roosevelt began addressing the american public directly over the radio in a. We will introduce the causes and effects of the great depression, and highlight the key themes.
You will be able to click directly on the links for the websites then write your answers on this handout. Click on the links to learn more and respond to the questions below them. By 1933, unemployment had soared to 25 percent, up from just 3. For more of our free educational materials on this period in united states history, click here. As a result of completing this webquest, students will be able to. Other than the drought conditions, all other causes were due to individual and group decisions made on the negligence. During this time, many people were out of work, hungry, and homeless. Describe the similarities between the great depression and americas housing and economic crisis that began in 2008. Describe the causes, including overproduction, underconsumption, and stock market speculation that led to the stock market crash of 1929 and the great depression. The great depression webquest directions complete the following questions about the great depressions using the website. Study 33 terms great depression flashcards quizlet.
Students will read an informational text lesson that describes the causes and effects of the great depression, discuss and analyze content, and apply in active constructs. The great depression was the worst economic downturn in world history. The great depression, in particular, is an event that provides the opportunity to teach and learn a great deal about economicswhether youre studying the economic reasons that the depres sion took place, the factors that helped it come to an end. Explain factors include overfarming and climate that led to the dust bowl and the resulting. On your journey through this webquest, you met different people from this era by reading articles, watching videos, and listening to survivors. Great myths great depression these and other by the facts. The great depression of the 1930s webquest activity part 1. To gain a better idea of what caused the great depression and what this time period was like. Identify and summarize the six main causes of the great depression. The great, great,great,great depression to properly understand the events of the time, it is factually appropriate to view the great depression as not one, but four consecutive downturns rolled into one. Select return to originating page at the top of the page, then select 3. Learn about the dust bowl, new deal, causes of the great depression, a great depression timeline more. As the prosperity of the 1920s ended, severe economic prob lems gripped the nation. The great depression caused a devastating epidemic of poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
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