The Great Depression: The 1929 Stock Market Crash left most Americans in crisis.  Many were homeless and jobless for nearly a decade.  Due to the global influence of the U.S., it caused a worldwide depression as most industrialized economies felt its effects. 

What is the individual's role in society and how can an individual affect changes?
How did rights and opportunities change for individuals and groups?
How can a democracy balance national interests with its commitment to individual needs/civil liberties?