The Great Depression, history assignment help

Where Did All of the Money Go?

In this assignment, you will investigate the collapse of the economy during the Great Depression by discovering the factors that caused it. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Labor and Employment

Go to Overall unemployment rate in civilian labor force, 1920-2000

What occurred in the unemployment rate between 1920 and 1934? (be specific)

2. Employment Status

Go to Employment status by industry 1929 – 1998

1. How many persons were employed in 1929? 1932?

3. Poverty & Income

Go to Per capita personal income

What was the per capita personal family income in 1935?

4. Economy & Government

Go to GDP 1930-1998

What was the increase in government spending from 1930 to 1940? (in dollars)

5. What was the increase in government spending from 1930 to 1940? (in dollars)

Go to The Public Debt

What was the trend from 1920-1925? 1925-1930? 1930-1935?

Summarizing- Summarize how these factors collectively led to the Great Depression. This should be at least 350 words.

Remember to write in your own words and in complete sentences.