1. 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.

2. 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

3.  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

4.  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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