PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Riding the Rails: Timeline of the Great Depression
This timeline of the Depression begins in October of 1929 and highlights significant statistics or events, sometimes month by month, through November of 1940 when Roosevelt is re-elected for his third term. From bank collapses to dust...
Flow of History
Flow of History: The Great Depression
The Great Depression, its causes and effects, is profiled through text and a colored graphic flowchart of events. Visually appealing for both students and teachers.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
Library of Congress
Loc: Lesson Plans: The Great Depression
Students will gain a strong understanding of the Great Depression with these lesson plans for a variety of academic levels. Topics include literature, government and migration.
University of Washington
University of Washington in Seattle: The Great Depression in Washington State
This website provides a large collection of resources, many of them primary resources, for studying about the impact of the Great Depression on Washington State.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 7: Facing Challenges at Home and Abroad
This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Economic Growth and Stability
Overview of the early 20th Century, post-depression era period of economic growth and stability brought about by Keynesian economics and the New Deal.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Great Depression
Brief overview of the stock market crash and ensuing events of the Great Depression, 1929.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Great Depression Begins
Describes the beginning of the Great Depression in Germany and how Hitler's tactics now shifted to getting himself elected in order to achieve his goals.
Other
Banking During the Great Depression
A summary of the book " The Banking Panics of the Great Depression" that discusses the activities and policies pursued by banks and governments during the Great Depression.
Other
Amistad Digital Resource: The Great Depression
Provides discussion on the Great Depression, the effect this economic crisis had on African American families, and how Roosevelt's New Deal provided relief for black people.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Great Depression and World War Ii
It began on "Black Tuesday" and went downhill from there. A brief description of the Great Depression along with links to additional information.
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming in the 1930s: Crash!
A multi-page site that focuses on the effects of the Great Depression primarily in rural America in the early days before the election of Franklin Roosevelt. Find videos interviews with those who lived through the trying times.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Sinking Deeper and Deeper
Read about the creeping descent into depression in the United States upon the crash of the stock market. Find out how the economy collapsed, and how that affected employment and the lives of millions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Great Depression
A quick comprehension check of the Great Depression period in the United States.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Fdr and the Great Depression
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected president in 1932. He immediately embarked on an ambitious plan to get the country out of the Great Depression.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Unemployment Compensation
At this site from Social Security Online, you can find a chart showing unemployment from 1922 to 1933.
HyperHistory Online
Hyperhistory.com: Timelines of the Great Depression
Peruse this timeline of the Great Depression and gather information about this era in United States History. Short, interesting paragraphs summarize U.S. and world events with an emphasis on economic issues.
Other
Roaring 20s and the Great Depression
This educational resource consists of links to a variety of websites that investigate the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Picture Review of the 1930's
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used to introduce or review the major aspects of the 1930's, including the Stock Market Crash, Hoover's presidency, the Bonus Army, the Dust Bowl, FDR and his New Deal Programs.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Great Depression
Comprehensive resource provides 39 detailed facts about the Great Depression and what happened to the American people during this devastating time.