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Why Did the Great Depression Happen?

Moments in History

Library Bound Book List: $34.60 / S&L: $25.95
eBook List: $34.60 / S&L: $25.95

Reading Level: 6-8

Interest Level: 6-8

Product type: Library Bound Book
ISBN: 978-1-4339-4169-6
Author: R. G. Grant
Copyright: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 48
Trim: 6.5" x 9"
Dewey: 330.973
Subject: Social Studies
Binding: Library
BISAC: JNF010000
Index • Glossary • Detailed Table of Contents • For Further Information Section • Primary Sources • Timelines • Sidebars
The decade of the 1920s was a good time to be an American; wealth and luxury were on the rise, culture and music was roarin', and the world was returning to normalcy following World War I. All this changed after the stock market crash of 1929 slammed the United States into the Great Depression, which would last more than a decade. This book covers the causes that led up to this event that affected, not only the United States, but many other countries.

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Series Review: Moments in HistoryThis series explains the before, during, and after of seminal events of the 20th century in a clear, unbiased manner. The authors walk the fine line between certainty and moral ambiguity, knowing when to pass judgment and when to leave topics open for debate...Though there is no shortage of books on these topics, the combination of information and readability makes these titles good choices.School Library JournalSeries Review: Moments in HistoryBrightly colored pullout boxes highlight important turning points, the perspective of the everyday man, and further information on why specific events occurred. Numerous photographs help readers visualize concepts more fully. Each work includes photographs, maps, a timeline, glossary, and further information with books and websites.Library Media Connection