The Great Depression

Worksheet Description

This Grade 8 Reading Comprehension worksheet delves into a crucial period in American history, the Great Depression. Students will explore a passage that provides insights into the circumstances that led to this economic catastrophe.

After reading the passage, students will employ their comprehension skills to identify three key circumstances that contributed to the Great Depression. They will analyze factors such as the stock market crash, the banking system’s collapse, and the drought and agricultural crisis that devastated the nation.

This worksheet not only enhances reading comprehension but also encourages critical thinking about the complex causes behind this historic event.