Historyspeaking topic
How did the Great Depression of 1929 impoverish the world almost overnight? Let's talk about how the stock market crash wrecked the lives of ordinary people.
— The Great Depression of 1929
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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