The Great Depression

Worksheet Description

This Grade 11 research project worksheet tasks students with writing a letter from the perspective of someone living in the United States during the Great Depression to a family member in Europe. The assignment requires students to conduct research on the economic conditions of the period, including the stock market crash, bank failures, unemployment, and the overall impact on American society. Students must consider their own questions about the Great Depression before beginning their research and decide from what perspective they want to write the letter, considering factors such as age, gender, family, and immigration status.

The worksheet is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the Great Depression’s impact on individuals and families. It teaches students to empathize with people from different historical contexts by embodying their experiences. The assignment also develops research skills, as students must gather information from various perspectives to create an authentic narrative. Additionally, it encourages critical thinking by having students formulate their own questions about the era and reflect on the economic and social changes that occurred during the 1930s in the United States.