Eleventh graders study the Great Depression — the devastating economic collapse that began with the 1929 stock market crash — and Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, the sweeping government response that reshaped America.
Students will be able to…
In 1929, the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed. One in four workers lost their jobs. How did America fall so far — and how did the government respond?
Project each item and have students answer about the Depression and New Deal. The tool explains the causes and response.
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In 1929 the market crashed and a quarter of workers lost their jobs — how?
Students investigate.
Students analyze.
Students communicate.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards (U.S. History).
Analyze multiple causes and effects of the Great Depression.
Evaluate change and continuity across the era.
Analyze the government’s role in the economy.
Gather and evaluate historical sources.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students weigh evidence for and against the New Deal’s success and write a short, evidence-based verdict. A printable Depression sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.