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Episode 6 of APUSH for ALL, "The Great Depression: The Crash, the Crisis, and America’s Struggle," explores the causes, impact, and response to the worst economic downturn in U.S. history. It begins with the 1929 stock market crash and explains how overproduction, consumer debt, and bank failures fueled the crisis. The episode examines President Hoover’s limited response, including the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the controversial Bonus Army crackdown. Connections are drawn to modern economic crises, from 2008 to COVID-19 relief. The hosts conclude with key takeaways and study tips for APUSH students, setting up next week’s discussion on the New Deal.
By Zach Garrison, Riley Keltner, and Mike Hill5
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Episode 6 of APUSH for ALL, "The Great Depression: The Crash, the Crisis, and America’s Struggle," explores the causes, impact, and response to the worst economic downturn in U.S. history. It begins with the 1929 stock market crash and explains how overproduction, consumer debt, and bank failures fueled the crisis. The episode examines President Hoover’s limited response, including the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the controversial Bonus Army crackdown. Connections are drawn to modern economic crises, from 2008 to COVID-19 relief. The hosts conclude with key takeaways and study tips for APUSH students, setting up next week’s discussion on the New Deal.

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