The Great Depression

Look here for various articles comparing the economic problems of the 1930s and today's financial situation.

America in the 1930s (University of Virginia)
 
American Cultural History (Lone Star College, Kingwood)
 
 
Digital History: Guided Readings, 1930s (A collaborative project led by the University of Houston)
 
The 1930s (PBS: The American Experience) 
This collection includes seven online films, articles on the 1930s today, photo collection and teacher's guide.
 
The Great Depression (History Channel)
Includes 25 short videos, numerous photos, speeches, written information and interactives.
 
Includes a photo gallery, document library, stories from that era, lesson plans and a whole lot more.


Interactive Periodic Table of the New Deal  (Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum)
 
 
 
The Past is a Blast: Fun Facts of the 1930s
 
The Recovery from the Great Depression of the 1930s (San Jose State University, Department of Economics)
 
Causes of the Great Depression (University of San Diego)
 
 
FDR's First Inaugural Address in print and audio.
 
 
Contains comparison prices of the 30s, short lists of technology, toys and other topics.
 
 
Scroll down to the top films of the 1930s.