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Multiple Choice

Why do you think the Great Depression is considered America's darkest economic era?

• Because it led to significant economic hardship for millions of Americans

• Because it was a time of great technological advancement

• Because it marked the end of World War II

• Because it was a period of political stability

Open Ended

Why is it important for all students, including those dealing with hard things in life, to learn about the Great Depression? Share one way this history can help us support each other during tough times.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were causes of the Great Depression mentioned in the lesson objectives?

• The Dust Bowl, the 1929 stock market crash, and unequal wealth

• World War II, the New Deal, and high taxes

• The Civil War, the Dust Bowl, and high tariffs

• The New Deal, high unemployment, and the Roaring Twenties

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'Depression' as used in the context of the Great Depression?

• A period of rapid economic growth and prosperity

• A severe drop in economic activity, marked by falling prices, high unemployment, and business failures

• A government program to create jobs

• A temporary decline in stock prices

Open Ended

How did the Dust Bowl contribute to the deepening of the Great Depression?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were features of the Roaring Twenties that contributed to a fragile economy?

• High farm prices, equal wealth, and cash purchases

• Low farm prices, unequal wealth, and stocks bought on margin

• Government regulation, low unemployment, and stable banks

• High taxes, low consumer spending, and strong exports

Open Ended

What makes an economy seem strong even when it is actually unstable or fragile?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to the stock market crash at the end of the Roaring Twenties?

• Weak economy, struggling farmers, and unequal wealth

• Strong banking regulations

• High employment rates

• Balanced wealth distribution

Open Ended

Explain how the healthy stock market cycle works and what might happen if one part of the cycle fails.

Open Ended

Why do you think so many people lost their savings even if they didn’t own stocks? Explain in your own words how one event can affect an entire nation’s economy.

Multiple Select

Select all the causes of the Great Depression from the options below:

• Stock crash

• Bank failures

• Global trade collapse

• Uneven wealth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were causes of the Great Depression?

• Stock crash

• Bank failures

• Global trade collapse

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Is the statement 'The Great Depression was caused only by the 1929 stock market crash' true or false? Explain your reasoning.

• True, because the stock market crash wiped out all the money in the economy at once.

• False, because the Great Depression was caused by multiple factors, not just the stock market crash.

• True, because the crash led directly to unemployment and poverty.

• False, because the Depression started before the stock market crash.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the soaring unemployment during the Great Depression?

• Families lost homes and savings

• Men often left to look for work

• Children went hungry or worked to help

• The Dust Bowl ended immediately

Open Ended

By 1933, what percentage of Americans were unemployed, and what were some of the ripple effects of this unemployment?

Open Ended

What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl, and what was its human cost?

Multiple Select

Which of the following events occurred during the Dust Bowl era?

• Severe drought began in the Great Plains in 1930

• First major dust storms hit Oklahoma and Texas in 1931

• The largest storm, 'Black Sunday,' occurred in 1935

• Farmers began using new soil conservation methods in 1936

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the "Okies" who migrated to California during the Great Depression?

• Jobs were scarce

• Migrants were often treated unfairly

• Living conditions in camps were poor

• They received generous government support

Open Ended

If your family lost their home and job, would you leave your state to find work? What would you be most worried about?

Multiple Select

Based on the discussion, what were some of the main concerns families had when deciding whether to migrate for work during the Great Depression?

• Finding food and shelter

• Staying safe on the road

• Making new friends

• Access to education

Open Ended

How did the experiences of "Okies" and the criticisms of Hoover's response reflect broader challenges faced by Americans during the Great Depression?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were criticisms of President Hoover's response to the Great Depression?

• He was too passive

• He provided too much direct aid

• He trusted the economy to fix itself

• He refused to give money directly to unemployed families

Open Ended

Share one way this history can help us support each other during tough times.

Open Ended

Why is it important for all students, including those struggling with really hard things, to learn about the Great Depression?