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Lessons & Activities
1 Hour+
The Panic of 1907: J.P. Morgan and the Money Trust
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will learn about the Panic of 1907 and the measures Morgan used to finance and save the major banks and trust companies. Students will also practice close reading to analyze texts from the Pujo hearings, newspapers, and reactionary articles to develop an evidence-based argument about whether or not a money trust existed.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
The Great Depression: An Overview
Introduce the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Unintended Consequences
Analyze the costs, benefits, and unintended consequences of various government policies.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor?
Learn how factor productivity contributes to a higher standard of living.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Getting Real about Interest Rates
Review why price stability is important.
