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The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn that lasted for many years. It started in the United States and affected almost every country. One of the most important things it did was make people want to get new jobs. The Great Depression was the worst economic event in history.
Tell students that each of the bookmarks contains information about an effect related to The Great Depression, along with a related cause. Most bookmarks tell about effects that signal a downturn toward the Depression, but some tell about an effect that signals recovery.
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The Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum’s Education Department is proud to present this fourteen part curriculum guide titled, Teachable Moments: The Great Depression. This guide has been developed for teachers as a multi-purpose teaching tool.
During the 1930s much of the world faced harsh economic conditions. Many people were out of work, hungry, or homeless. This period is called the Great Depression. It started in the United States, but it quickly spread throughout the world.
Free lesson plans for Grades 2-5 on the Great Depression, created by Federal Reserve economic education experts. Elementary students learn about saving, goods and services, money and human/physical capital.
The Great Depression was the longest and most serious economic crisis in modern history. It began in the United States in 1929 but spread quickly throughout the world, lasting for about 10 years. The Depression caused sharp declines in economic production and severe unemployment in almost every country.
