The+Great+Depression

Here we will begin to learn about the time period in the United States after the Roaring twenties. This time period is known as the Great Depression. On this page we will read, learn, discuss all about the Great Depression. You will post your answers to the following questions on the link.

[|//An overview of the Causes of the Great Depression//]

In your opinion, what were the three most important causes of the Great Depression. Rank them as the #1, then 2 and 3 causes in your opinion of the Great Depression. Be sure to explain the significance of each of the causes.

[|//Pictures of and Stories from the Great Depression//]

Provide one reason why people felt forced to migrate to California. Pick one of the pictures the migrant workers who were forced to leave the Dust Bowl area and move to California. Tell me what picture you picked, then write a short journal entry from their point of view describing.... 1) Why they had to move 2) What the journey was like (be descriptive!) 3)What life is like for them now that they are in California

I will be looking for accurate information you learned from the web site, so don't just make things up!

[|//A Story from the Great Depression//]

What does the author tell you about life during the Great Depression through this story? How does she do so? Provide three examples from the story to support your response.

[|//The Dust Bowl//]

What caused the Dustbowl? What were the effects of the Dust Bowl on American farmers during the Great Depression?

[|//Children of the Great Depression//]

Essential Questions: > > > [|//Causes of Great Depression Brainpop//] > > Watch this brainpop video to help you understand the causes of The Great Depression, then complete the activity and take the quiz! > > [|//During the Great Depression//] > > Watch this brainpop video to help you understand what it was like during The Great Depression, then complete the activity and take the quiz! > > [|//Understanding the Stock Market and the Great Depression//] > > Watch this brainpop video to help you understand how the stock market works and how it was one of the causes of The Great Depression, then complete the activity and take the quiz!
 * What was it like to grow up during the Great Depression of the 1930s?
 * How did the Depression alter family roles?
 * Did Depression hardship strengthen or weaken family bonds?