Crash Course on the Great Depression - "Marigolds" The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929 and lasted until the 1940's. It was a very difficult time in our nation's history with many people out of work and suffering. Living through the COVID pandemic has also been difficult. Think about all the ways the pandemic has affected people financially, emotionally, socially, physically, and mentally. Jot down your thoughts here. Directions: Watch the following video and answer the questions about The Great Depression: Great Depression Rap - Smart Songs - USE YOUR HEADPHONES (https://youtu.be/fFu7us6bNSQ) Describe life before The Great Depression? Describe some of the problems that led up to the economic crash of The Great Depression? On October 24, 1929 what happened to the stock market? Why? What was life like during The Great Depression? Who was the president during the beginning of the great depression? What was the name of the makeshift camps that sprouted up during the great depression because people could not afford housing of any kind? Who won the election in 1932 and attempted to create jobs to bring the US out of the depression with his first and second New Deal? What historical event helped bring jobs back to the United States?