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6.01 Causes of the Depression Web

Directions: Complete the web graphic organizer with at least six causes of the Great Depression.

1) Click on an oval surrounding the central circle.

2) An answer box will appear on the left of the organizer. Type at least one complete sentence that explains a cause of the Great Depression.

3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have at least six causes of the Great Depression.

4) Complete the two questions on the Hawley-Smoot Tariff on the second page.

Hawley-Smoot Tariff: was the highest import tax (or tariff) in history

President Hoover hoped raising tariffs on imported goods would:

Result in increased revenue from other countries

Cause Americans to buy fewer imports and more American made goods

But the Hawley-Smoot Tariff failed and backfired

Why did the policy fail?

What was the result or impact on the global economy?