Two dvd set:
The Great Depression - Part 1
Post-War Boom and Bust After the initial slow economic recovery from WW1, most countries in the developed world started to flourish. The early 1920s in America was a time when everybody spent money, took out credit and enjoyed life. Then suddenly, in the late 1920s, economies plummeted. The whole world was affected, bringing unemployment, poverty and even starvation. There are many factors that contributed to the worldwide depression such as the treaty of Versailles, drought and the Wall Street Crash. What this film looks at is the causes and consequences of Boom and Bust. The first film, in a two part series, The Great Depression is a look at a very important part of history, covering in depth how Europe, America, Canada and Australia were affected by the crash in the economy
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Duration |
30 minutes |
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Produced |
2004 |
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Key Stage |
KS4–HE |
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Format |
DVD |
The Great Depression - Part 2
Reaction and Recovery This second film carries on where the first left off. How did factors such as the Gold Standard restrict economic growth? How should a balanced economy circulate money? What is 'Protectionism' and how did this affect the world economy? President Roosevelt implemented numerous changes to get America out of the economic crisis. He introduced pensions, unemployment payments, day-care so that mothers could go out and work, as well as governmental funded projects, like adult education centres and the arts programme. But how did the other countries cope? Japan's military decided the solution lay in expanding their borders. Germany's crisis gave rise to fascism. And yet, not surprisingly, the real economic recovery took place when WW2 broke out
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Duration |
28 minutes |
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Produced |
2004 |
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Key Stage |
KS4–HE |
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Format |
DVD |
Classroom Video dvds come complete with teachers’ notes and a programme summary
Redkite Order Code: D310
