Understanding the Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and concepts related to the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and its impact on the Great Depression.
Topics covered:
#Great Depression
#Define key vocabulary related to the Wall Street Crash and Great Depression
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives on the impact of the crash
#Explain the causes of the Wall Street Crash
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#History
#Outline the effects of the Wall Street Crash on the US economy
#Wall St Crash
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Understanding the Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Report on the Wall Street Crash
'The stock market experienced a rapid decline on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, leading to widespread financial panic.' Provenance: News report published by The New York Times, 1929.
1.
Define the term 'Black Tuesday' and explain its significance in the context of the Wall Street Crash.
[3 marks]2.
Explain the meaning of the term 'stock market crash'.
[2 marks]3.
Compare the terms 'speculation' and 'investment' in the context of the 1920s stock market.
[4 marks]4.
Outline the main causes of the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
[6 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the Wall Street Crash affected ordinary Americans.
[6 marks]6.
Analyse how the lack of government regulation contributed to the severity of the Wall Street Crash.
[6 marks]7.
Compare the immediate economic impacts of the Wall Street Crash in the USA and in Europe.
[4 marks]8.
Outline the long-term effects of the Wall Street Crash on the global economy.
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