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Unit 7: Period 7: 1890–1945

The Great Depression

Explain what caused the Great Depression, how it wrecked the economy, why it led to bank regulation, and how it pushed Americans toward a welfare state.

Topic 7.9 · 14 min read

This lesson comes with the AP United States History plan

In this lesson

  1. 01An economy of big companies and fragile prosperity
  2. 02From crash to depression
  3. 03Hoover's response and the limits of voluntarism
  4. 04Two long-term results: regulation and a limited welfare state
  5. 05Worked examples
  6. 06Where students lose points
  7. 07On the exam

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