Economic Depression

The Great Depression

For many countries, but especially the United States, the 1920s saw economic growth and prosperity. Although not everyone enjoyed these good economic times, many did buy the latest technological marvels or play their latest hot tip on the stock market. When the market crashed in 1929, it set into motion a number of events that resulted in the Great Depression. It would take more than a decade for the world's economy to rebound. By then, a number of radical governments had appeared that threatened the existence of the Western democracies. View this presentation to learn about the causes of the depression that changed the world. Click the player to begin.

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Causes and Effects of the Great Depression Review

Now that you have learned about the Great Depression, see how well you can identify the causes and effects of the depression that devastated the world economy in the 1930s. In this non-graded interactivity, read each statement and decide whether it is describing a cause or an effect of the Great Depression. Then, select the appropriate answer and click Submit. Click the player to get started.