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Homework: Causes of the Great Depression

Directions: Complete the reading listed below. Then type out your answers to the questions. You should submit your answers to Canvass and be prepared to discuss your answers to these questions in class on the day they are due.

Readings:
1) Brinkley, CH23, “The Great Depression”

1. Draw up a list of the causes of the Great Depression. There should be between 5 and 10 distinct factors. Your list can be brief, one or two words for each factor.

2. How did the Great Depression impact the lives of ordinary Americans?

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The Great Depression

causes of the Great Depression

Weakness in the United States’ economy
Poor diversification of the economy

There was a poor structure in the economy as far as credits were concerned.

Global factors
The structure of international debt

How did the Great Depression impact the lives of ordinary Americans?

The Great Depression had a huge negative

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