Unit 8: The Great Depression 2.26.16

Entry Task Please take out the questions for Wednesday’s video “Stormy Weather”. We will begin today by finishing the last bit of that video, then finish yesterday’s textbook notes.

3. Textbook Guided Notes Ch.32 Sections 4 & 5 Ch.33 Sections 2, 3, 5, & 6 Vocab Questions (Complete Sentences) Please put in the turn-in-box when you finish.

Great Depression vs. Great Recession Compare & contrast the Great Depression of the 1930’s to the Great Recession of the 2000’s. Use the articles to complete the packet. Write answers in complete sentences.

Unit 8: The Great Depression 2.29.16 Please turn your textbook notes in to the box.

Great Depression vs. Great Recession

November 2007 September 1929 May 2013 March 1936

Depression A very long, very harsh economic downturn. In a depression, banks fail, millions of people don’t have jobs, businesses fail, and many people are very poor.

Recession A slower, shorter and less extreme economic downturn. In a recession, some businesses may struggle or fail, some people lose their jobs, and the economy is not doing as well.

Great Depression vs. Great Recession Use the articles to gather information on both time periods. In the table, write down causes you see, effects (unemployment rates, homelessness, etc.), and how the govt. responded Then answer the questions in complete sentences.