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American History: The Great Depression (3:24)
In 1929, the stock market crashed, and the American Dream turned into a nightmare of hunger, unemployment and hopelessness. In farming communities, the Dust Bowl added to the problems of the Great Depression.
How did the U.S. get in such a financial mess? (3:26)
Watch this Reuters video showing the timeline of events that have led to, what some describe as, the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. What began as a housing problem has mushroomed into an epic government bailout.
Our Constitution: A System of Checks and Balances (4:54)
Members of the Constitutional Convention worked together and made compromises when writing the Constitution to guard against the centralization and abuse of power. They created three branches of government with a system of checks and balances.
American History: Causes of the Great Depression (56:00)
In this video, explore the causes and effects of the Great Depression, travel alongside the Joads for a look at the difficult journey made by thousands of families, and meet men and women across the United States who weathered the economic crisis.
Mexico: Territorial Disputes with the United States (0:48)
In the 1830s, territorial disputes between Mexico and the United States arose. A land dispute between Texas and Mexico escalated into full-blown war; finally, Mexico surrendered half its territory to the United States.
