This document provides an outline for a class on Canada in the 1930s. It begins with a short history of natural disasters in North America. It then poses the essential question of who is responsible for success and failure during difficult times. Next, it reviews the period leading up to the 1930s and defines the stages of the business cycle - prosperity, recession, depression, and recovery. Finally, it discusses using speeches to understand causes of the Great Depression, which will be covered in the next class.