Lesson 58 of 84 · History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Great Depression
The Great Depression was a time of economic hardship that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s.
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Figure out how this changed the world.
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Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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The Great Depression was a time of economic hardship that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s. Many people lost their jobs and struggled to find work. Businesses closed, and banks failed, leading to a lot of suffering for families. The government took steps to help people, like creating jobs through public works programs.
Key Facts
The Great Depression started in 1929.
Many people lost their jobs during this time.
The government created jobs to help people.
Timeline
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2When did the Great Depression start?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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Find one historical photo that shocked you. Tell someone about it.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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