1. Project Overview

2. What economic problems did Americans encounter during the Great Depression?

3. High Unemployment Decreasing GDP Decreasing Demand Unstable Business Climate Homelessness Decreased Investment

4. Lesson Goals: This lesson will allow students to understand the development of Keynesian economics during the Great Depression. Students will explore the economic theory of John Maynard Keynes and the economic impact of FDR's New Deal Programs.

5. Student Activities Students will analyze primary sources and will apply the concept of fiscal policy. Topics included: aggregate supply, aggregate demand, expansionary fiscal policy, contractionary fiscal policy.

6. Resources Primary Sources from the Library of Congress Collection PowerPoint Documents Project Worksheets