Do Now: Summarize the Great Depression in 3 bullet points. Review causes of the Great Depression LEARNING TARGET: I CAN ANALYZE GRAPHS OF THE TIME PERIOD OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION.
Great Depression After the great economic success of the twenties the United States began to have an economic decline. Unequal income distribution. Industries began to struggle, agriculture, railroads, textile mills, and mines. High unemployment rate Consumer debt from purchasing goods increased Stock market crashes, stock speculation CAUSES OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION
Today we are going to look at various charts and graphs on information during the Great Depression. With your groups read and analyze the charts and complete the questions that follow. Share responses with class for discussion. GREAT DEPRESSION
Given the data from all the graphs, during which time period would you say the depression was most severe? Why? Explain. SUMMARY QUESTIONS
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