Students complete several creative writing assignments regarding the 33rd Infantry Division of Illinois, which was active during World War II. They discuss how this war brought about changes in the state of Illinois and specifically,...

In this analogies worksheet, students read the pairs of words and select the answer that best expresses a relationship similar to the original pair. Students complete 12 examples.

In this English worksheet, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...

Explores the early history of central banking in the United States, describing the evolution of banking from the late 1700s through the Great Depression, with a special focus on the Fed's role in the Depression.

Many theories abound about the cause of the Great Depression. Compare and contrast three economic theories: Keynesian Theory, Monetarist Theory, and the International Theory. Further your understanding of history and economics by...

Consisting of ten video lectures taught by Professor Thomas Woods, this virtual course attempts to cover the material in his books but also fill in many details that defend the Jeffersonian-Rothbardian perspective. Here is the cutting...

This lesson aids learners in understanding the devastating impact that the Great Depression had on average Americans, with a focus on farmer in Alabama. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Learning module in U.S. History with interactive materials, assignments, projects and assessment on America during the 1920s and the Great Depression.

During the hard economic times of the 1930s, farm families turned to low-cost entertainment such as barn dances. By listening to personal stories, discover what farm life was like during the Great Depression.

With over four hundred original images, this site covers periods in California's history from 1600 to the 1930s. Topics covered include the geography and climate of California, early aboriginal groups, the first European explorers, the...

Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.

This comprehensive and well-organized resource walks students through the Great Depression using concise summaries, pictures, and many primary source documents.

When times got tough during the Great Depression, people played board games -- especially the game that's all about making money. The success of Monopoly befuddled many. Why, in a time of great financial despair, would families and...

An excellent, detailed report, written by author, speaker, and educator Dr. Kathie F. Nunley, focusing on depression seen in adolescents. Research based, this article provides an in-depth look at the relationship of self-esteem and...

Questions about democratic institutions arose in Europe as the watched the economic crisis in the United States. The conditions in Europe during the Depression era, several photos, animations, and reports, suggested assignments, and...

Information about the Hoovervilles in Seattle, Washington, and surrounding cities during the Great Depression. Find maps that show the locations of shack towns around the city, and follow hyperlinks that give a deeper look at...

Examines the challenges faced by the average American, by African Americans, and by farmers on the Great Plains during the Great Depression, and the government's response or lack thereof.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A good assessment of the Works Progress Administration and its contribution not only of providing jobs for the unemployed during the Great Depression, but for the lasting improvements it made in the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A very interesting essay showing how the Great Depression affected women as housewives and as employees. See how many New Deal programs discriminated against women, and find out who supported women's...

Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...

Getting back to the daily grind after World War I led to an age of consumerism and wealth which created an entirely different culture of affluence in the United States until Black Tuesday in 1929. Find lessons, videos, slideshows, and...

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.

An excellent discussion of Miami's colorful history from pre-European days up to modern times. Covers topics such as the Seminole Wars, the birth of Miami, the Everglades drainage project, Colored Town, the land boom, the Great...

Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...