Great Depression

1. You are an average American living during the Great Depression and writing this from your perspective at the time.

2. Describe (with details and specific examples) how you and your family have been affected by the events of the decade.

3. Be sure to discuss:

who you are–tell me about yourself
your family situation (spouse? children? parents? etc.)

your employment status
where you live and how that area was specifically affected
what you are doing to “get by”
how your life has changed during this period
important (historic) people significant to the time and why they are significant