1.  John Jr and Yuēhàn  had heard of an awful period in the US called the Great Depression.  They wanted to find out more about that time period.
2. Upon some further investigating, John Jr and Yuēhàn discovered that During the 1930s much of the world faced harsh economic conditions as a result of World War I.   Many people were out of work, hungry, or homeless.
3. John Jr and Yuēhàn learned that The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn that affected many countries across the world. It became evident after a sharp decline in stock prices in the United States, the largest economy in the world at the time, leading to a period of economic depression.The depression began around September 1929 and led to the Wall Street stock market crash of October .
4.  John Jr and Yuēhàn realized some effects of the Great Depression:
Bank failures: People lost Here are some effects of the Great Depression: Bank failures: People lost their savings, and the economy suffered. Some people still harbor distrust in banks even to this day.
 Business closures: Demand for goods declined, and many companies went out of business. 
 Drought: The Great Plains became the Dust Bowl, and farmers couldn't grow enough crops to sell. 
 International spread: The crisis spread globally due to a decline in international trade. 
  goods declined, and many companies went out of business. 
  5.  John Jr and Yuēhàn felt a sense of sadness for the children of Great Depression because Many children didn't have enough food to eat, a car to ride in, a big enough house, or enough clothes. Many had to quit school to work in a factory or on a farm. 

The Great Depression

John Jr and Yuēhàn looking at a book about the Great Depression, with a curious expression on John's face.

John Jr and Yuēhàn were best friends. One day, they heard about a time called the Great Depression. They wanted to know more about it. So, they decided to investigate.

Curiosity Sparks

Yuēhàn sitting next to a timeline of the 1930s with various images depicting the Great Depression.

John Jr and Yuēhàn found out that the Great Depression happened in the 1930s. It was a tough time for many people. They learned that this period followed World War I. Many people were out of work, hungry, or homeless.

Discovering History

A stock market crash scene with people looking distressed in front of Wall Street.

The friends discovered that the Great Depression affected many countries. It started with a sharp decline in stock prices in the United States. This led to the Wall Street stock market crash in October 1929. The whole world faced economic hardships.

Global Impact

John Jr looking at a broken piggy bank, with a sad expression on his face.

John Jr and Yuēhàn learned about bank failures. Many people lost their savings. The economy suffered greatly. Some people still don't trust banks because of this.

Bank Failures

A closed business with a 'For Sale' sign in the window.

The demand for goods went down. Many businesses had to close. People lost their jobs. It was a very sad time.

Business Closures

Yuēhàn standing in a dry, cracked field representing the Dust Bowl.

John Jr and Yuēhàn found out about a place called the Dust Bowl. It was in the Great Plains. Farmers couldn't grow enough crops. The land was too dry.

The Dust Bowl

A globe with arrows showing the spread of the Great Depression worldwide.

The Great Depression spread to other countries. International trade declined. Many people around the world were affected. It was a global crisis.

International Spread

John Jr and Yuēhàn looking at old photographs of children from the Great Depression, with a solemn expression on John's face.

John Jr and Yuēhàn felt sad for the children of the Great Depression. Many kids didn't have enough food, clothes, or a home. Some had to quit school to work. It made John Jr and Yuēhàn appreciate what they had.