Discussion Post
• What month and year did the Great Depression start?
• Approximately how long did it last? (in years)
• What was the approximate unemployment rate during the period?
• What were the two most important causes of the Crash? Don't confuse it with its effects. High unemployment is the effect, not the cause.
• Which US president is most associated with the Great Depression?
• What did his administration do to help the nation out of the Great Depression?
• What did the Federal Reserve System (the Fed), as the monetary authority of the United States, do during the Great Depression to help the nation out of the crisis?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.