Discusses what caused the 1929 stock market crash and why the American economy went so rapidly and dramatically downhill. Also explains how a stock market crash can have such a far-reaching impact.

Describes what led to the stock market crash of 1929, what initiatives President Herbert Hoover took to try to recover from it, and what the results were.

This site takes a look back at the stock market crash of 1929 and compares it to modern day confidence in the market. Content also includes the full text of the front page articles from the New York Times, dated October 28, 29, and 30,...

The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...

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.

A book chapter which provides an explanation for the causes of the global depression that started in 1929. Gives several reasons, reactions, and consequences, both nationally and worldwide. Also provides a bibliography of sources.

The Roaring Twenties - what were the firsts? What major event happened in 1929? Find out in this article.

Features interesting facts and information on the story of the history and events in the 1929 Wall Street Crash and Black Tuesday.

Some of the New Deal programs during the Great Depression were designed to support artists and the arts. This National Archives and Records Administration site explores the products of the time period.

Online tour of the galleries found in the Herbert Hoover Museum. Includes photos and historically significant documents.