The 20th-Century U.S. Economy
Aligned to C3.D2.Eco — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
The U.S. economy moved through boom, depression, and recovery, with government taking a larger role in stabilizing it over time.
Worked example
After the Depression, programs like Social Security and bank regulations aimed to prevent another collapse and protect citizens.
Practice questions
- How did the government's economic role change after the Depression?
- What is the purpose of Social Security?
- Name a cause of an economic boom or bust.
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La Economía Estadounidense en el Siglo 20
La economía de Estados Unidos atravesó etapas de auge, depresión y recuperación, con el gobierno asumiendo un papel cada vez más importante en su estabilización a lo largo del tiempo.
Ejemplo: Después de la Depresión, programas como el Seguro Social y las regulaciones bancarias buscaban evitar otro colapso y proteger a los ciudadanos.
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