In 1929 the world was left shell shocked when the bubble burst in the American stock market.

Millions lost their jobs, banks and businesses closed, record numbers of people jumped from America's new skyscrapers.

America went from the 'roaring twenties', a time of Jazz and dancing, to the Depression, a time every bit as bad as it sounds!

What could be done?                                            Who could save America?                                    Step forward President Franklin D. Roosevelt.               The man with the plan.                                              A plan for a New Deal.                                              A fresh start for the American people.

Click on the picture of Roosevelt to learn more about the man and his ideas.

Click on the graph to find out more information on the Wall Street Crash