World History/Social Studies Update Week 23

Good evening Roadrunners!

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and shortened week.

Last week we tackled The Great Depression which, while having strong roots in the U.S., did have tremendous impact overseas as one of the causes of World War II. We examined how the complex scope of economic factors ranging from agricultural difficulties, buying on credit, overproduction of goods, rich getting richer, the stock market crash, dust bowl, failure of banks due to awful lending practices and stock market speculation all contributed to the economic downturn.

Many of the students found it fascinating, especially the parts where corporations and the rich were getting richer and the workers didn’t see much of a change. They made connections to speculation in the stock market and compared it to the NFT’s and crypto of today.

This week we’ll examine how the above led to the rise of totalitarian/fascist dictators and how they contributed to the onset of WWII.

What’s New with Dudek?
It was another busy weekend. I coached a volleyball tournament on Saturday afternoon/evening whereas in the morning Peter had volleyball and Myla had dance. Sunday was just making sure they didn’t tear the house or each other apart. Myla turned 5 on Thursday and went to get her ears pierced (brave girl didn’t shed a single tear). My how fast they grow up!

Have a great week Roadrunners!
Mr. Dudek
PDudek@santancs.com