HW 4/7/08 - Depression Assignment #1

DUE DATE: Wednesday April 9 (all classes including period 7).
Point Value: 50 points (1/2 a test!)

From 1929 to 1941, the US endured the Great Depression. The following factors have been recognized as causes of the Great Depression:

• Speculation in Real Estate and the Stock Market
• Overproduction of Industrial and Agricultural Goods
• Uneven Distribution of Wealth
• Protective Tarrifs
• Shaky Banking Practices

Based on your knowledge of US History:

1. Choose THREE of the causes of the Great Depression listed above.
2. DISCUSS how each cause led to the Great Depression

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Here's a PowerPoint that will help, too

Your Essay:

1. TYPED, or NEATLY HANDWRITTEN ON LOOSELEAF IN INK (pencil not accepted)! If typed, please double space, and use a 12 point font. You may also email or upload to google docs. Make sure the essay is a document. DO NOT SEND ME YOUR ESSAY AS AN EMAIL!
2. Contains an introduction and conclusion.
3. Uses facts and details to support your ideas.
4. Sorry, late papers will not be accepted.
5. Sorry, you cannot use your HW pass for this assignment.

Good Luck!