Welcome to “The Great Depression: Choose Your Own Adventure History”! In this interactive course, you’ll experience one of the most challenging periods in American history through the eyes of people who lived through it. Make decisions that could change your fate during this turbulent time.
Course Overview
This course combines historical learning with interactive storytelling. You’ll navigate through different scenarios, making choices that reflect the real decisions people faced during the Great Depression era (1929-1939).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the causes and effects of the Great Depression
- Experience historical events through multiple perspectives
- Learn about daily life during the 1930s
- Analyze economic and social impacts of the Depression
- Explore the effectiveness of various New Deal programs
Course Structure
Chapter 1: Black Tuesday
Experience the stock market crash of 1929 as either a Wall Street investor, a small-time stockholder, or a bank teller.
Chapter 2: Survival Choices
Navigate life in 1931 as either a farmer facing the Dust Bowl, a city worker seeking employment, or a family deciding whether to migrate west.
Chapter 3: New Deal Dilemmas
Face critical decisions during the implementation of FDR’s New Deal programs from multiple perspectives.
Chapter 4: Recovery and Reform
Experience the late 1930s through the eyes of various Americans as the country slowly recovers.
How It Works
- Each chapter presents historical scenarios with multiple choice decisions
- Your choices affect your character’s journey through the Great Depression
- Historical facts and context are provided throughout the adventure
- End-of-chapter reflections connect your experience to historical events
Assessment
Your grade will be based on:
- Completion of all four chapters
- Written reflections on your choices and their historical context
- Final project comparing your character’s journey to real historical accounts
Ready to begin your journey through one of America’s most challenging periods? Your first decision awaits in Chapter 1!
