This document provides an overview of the causes and results of the Great Depression as well as movies and resources that can be used to learn more. It discusses several key factors that caused the Depression including agricultural issues, stock market speculation, mismanagement by the Federal Reserve, and poor banking practices. It also summarizes some of the major policies and programs introduced under FDR and the New Deal to provide relief as well as how U.S. involvement in World War II ultimately ended the Depression.