The five activities outlined in this resource packet engage class members in projects that ask them to research the causes and the effects, both national and local, of the Great Depression and the New Deal policies of FDR.

Elementary pupils are introduced to the Great Depression as a critical period of hardship in United States history. They engage in collaborative assignments researching the Dust Bowl, the New Deal, US presidents, and presidential libraries.

Considering using Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry for book circles or whole-class study? First time teachers, and those who have used the text before, will find some interesting tidbits in this overview.

"The Crash and Early Depression" by historian L. Patrick Hughes looks at the reasons for the stock market crash of 1929, the political response, and the scope and severity of the Great Depression.

An overview of the Great Depression and its causes.

This site provides a brief description of the events surrounding the 20's and the Great Depression in the United States.

This site takes a look back at the stock market crash of 1929 and compares it to modern day confidence in the market. Content also includes the full text of the front page articles from the New York Times, dated October 28, 29, and 30,...

Site discusses the role of the Federal Reserve Board in the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

The bank runs and bank failures of the 1930s are described here, as well as personal interviews with people who experienced the Great Depression.

Analyzes the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and looks closely at the factors leading up to the Crash. Gives a perspective from the State of Michigan. A Graph is included to show the rise of unemployment during the Great Depression....

This 3-page article provides a general overview of the devastation caused by the fallen stock market during the Depression.