Intro to the Great Depression



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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdDuiZwmAfo

What are three of the reasons for the boom of the "Roaring 20s"?  The reasons for the economic boom are _____, _____ and _____.

What is the cartoon representing?  The cartoon shows _______.

Why is Uncle Sam looking at Ancient Rome?  Uncle Sam is interested in Ancient Rome because ______________.
COMPARING "THE ROARING 20's" TO THE 1930s?

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Let's read the article "Where Did All the Money Go?" with a partner and annotate it.



To see if you understand the reading, answer the following questions which are on the back of your reading.


Class Discussion

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/can-the-longest-economic-expansion-in-u-s-history-last


  • What similarities exist between today and the 1920's?
  • What differences are in place?
  • Do you think we will fall "into the same trap" that caused the Great Depression?


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