Annie & The Great Depression

Well-known author, John Green teaches you about the Great Depression.

The Great Depression was a landmark event in American history. This video takes a look at how the U.S. government responded to this historic financial collapse.

The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 to 1939. Explore topics on the era, from the stock market crash of 1929, to the Dust Bowl, to FDR’s response to the economic calamity—the New Deal.

A brief timeline of major events.