Conclusion

Memorial Bridge toward the Lincoln Memorial

The Great Depression has transformed American life. There were many people who suffered during this time period and the effects of the depression can still be felt today. You all have taken the challenge of researching and creating pieces of work that reflect your knowledge of the Great Depression. You have taken the time to learn about the effects from four different, but equally important, points of view.

Talk amongst your group about all of the information you gathered.

• What was the most interesting facet of each point of view?
• What was the least interesting?
• What could you relate to? What made you feel sad?
• What made you feel happy?
• What made you feel powerful or powerless?
• Share these experiences with your group members.

Now that you have completed this activity, think about how you might have felt, and lived, during the depression.

• What things cross your mind?
• What do you feel you could handle?
• What are some things you cannot?
• What do you want to learn more about?

Reflect on your own experiences and how these might have played a role in your life if you were around during the Great Depression.

Lastly, reflect with your group the most important things that you have learned about the Great Depression.

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