{Year 11 Capitalism: the American Experience}: The Stock Market Crash 1929

This 6-page resource for the unit Capitalism: the American Experience, begins with a photograph which teachers can use to stimulate some discussion regarding the gathering of large crowds in front of the Stock Market Exchange. Students then embark on a structured task to investigate the short- and long-term causes of the Crash. Armed with knowledge, students are given the opportunity to work through three primary sources. In particular, students practice their skills at answering message and perspective questions. You will find this resource here.