The Origins of the Federal Reserve
2:05
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: New September 2022! A Federal Reserve economists explains how, why, and when America’s Federal Reserve System was created.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Economics-39**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as part of your introduction to a unit on America’s economy and/or the operation of the Federal Reserve to give students background information on the Federal Reserve system.
- Use the video in conjunction with your study of American history as you explore different economic crises and America’s response to them.
To learn more about the Federal Reserve System, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Meet an Economist from the Federal Reserve.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
