The Great Depression Lesson 2
The economic causes of the Great Depression are complex and varied. In this lesson, you will act as reporters for an online news service to learn about this time in history. You will look for information from fictitious letters that reflect actual problems and people's concerns during this tragic time in our economic history. Based on what you learn, you will construct a story for your online news service explaining the causes of this economic catastrophe.
When you have finished this lesson you should be able to:
- Identify suggested causes of the Great Depression.
- Analyze suggested causes of the Great Depression.
What do you think caused the Great Depression? (Select all that apply.)
A. Stock Market Crash |
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B. Bank Failures |
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C. Farm Failures |
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D. Factory Closings |
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E. Government Taxing and Spending |
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F. Problems in the Housing Market |
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G. Government Trade Policies |
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Remember your response as you continue through the lesson.
Remember your response as you continue through the lesson.