Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic conditions that led to the Great Depression.

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, crippling its economy and creating global economic instability.

What was President Coolidge's stance on European war debt, and how did this impact the global economy?

Coolidge took an unforgiving stance, demanding repayment of European war debts, which led to long-term stagnation of global economic growth.

Describe how the farming industry was affected in the U.S. after World War I, and what actions did the U.S. Senate attempt to take to resolve the issue?

The demand for U.S. farm products plunged, causing heavy losses for farmers. The Senate attempted to fix prices, provide funds for farmers not to cultivate, and have the government buy surplus goods.

Identify two industries that began to show signs of slowing down in the mid-1920s and explain why.

The coal and steel industries slowed down because the nation's railways were not expanding at the same rate, and they experienced a decline in ridership due to the rise of the automobile.

Analyzing Events In Us History Lesson Plan for Grade 9th Grade

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I can analyze how events developed and changed in U.S. history.

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The stock market crash of 1929 did not cause the Great Depression, but it was a symbolic starting point to the most significant economic disaster of the 20th century.
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The Treaty of Versailles, which arrived on the heels of World War One, had many unintended consequences for the global economy, including Germany's inability to pay reparations to the Allied Nations.
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U.S. President Calvin Coolidge's unforgiving stance on European debt led to a long-term stagnation of global economic growth.

Analyzing Events in US History

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