Topic: The Great Depression

I. Introduction
A. What is the difference between a recession and depression
B. What made The Great Depression "Great"

II. What interested me in the subject

A. Current economic strain
B. Need to keep the past alive and never forget

III. What I want to find out

A. How did the recession start in the 1920's
B. When did the recession turn into a depression
C. What was done to stop the Depression
D. Which attempts failed
E. Which attempts succeeded
F. How will another depression be avoided

IV. Interview
A. How did you live / what types of entertainment were there
B. How much food and resources were grown or made at home
C. Where did the family income come from
D. How was information exchanged

V. Conclusion
A. Did the Depression ever end
B. How do the current events compare to the events of the late 1920's
C. Will there be another depression and how will we know