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What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression?
What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression?
Causes of the Great Depression
Causes of the Great Depression
Causes of the Great Depression - APUSH.pdfThe Great Depression, triggered by the 1929 stock market crash, was a severe economic downturn marked by widespread unemployment, poverty, and credit problems. In response to the crisis, President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at providing relief, fostering recovery, and implementing reforms to prevent future economic collapses. The New Deal faced opposition from conservative critics who argued against government intervention. Nevertheless, it left a lasting legacy by transforming the role of the federal government in the economy, establishing social safety nets, and shaping the modern welfare state.
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"The Great Depression"
"The Great Depression"
What economic factors contributed to the Great Depression?
How did the Hoover administration respond to the Depression?
How did the Depression shape migration and immigration?
How did the New Deal reorient Americans’ relationship to government?
Why did some Americans criticize the New Deal?
Challenging the New Deal
Challenging the New Deal
During the New Deal era, the Supreme Court played a crucial role in shaping the scope of federal power and the constitutionality of various New Deal programs. Initially, the Court displayed resistance by striking down key elements of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's initiatives, such as the National Industrial Recovery Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act. However, a shift occurred with the "switch in time that saved nine," referring to Justice Owen Roberts aligning with the majority in the 1937 case West Coast Hotel v. Parrish. This marked a departure from previous rulings and signaled a more permissive approach toward federal intervention in economic affairs. The Court's change in stance allowed for the sustained implementation of New Deal policies and set a precedent for a broader interpretation of the Commerce Clause, expanding the federal government's authority.
Challenging the New Deal.pdfHistoriography_of_the_New_Deal.pdfSupreme Court decisions on New Deal Programs 1934-1942.pdfReview the facts of the unconstitutional rulings at https://www.oyez.org/
Skills Packet
Skills Packet
"Causation: New Deal"
"Turning Points: First Hundred Days ... "
Teacher Notes
Teacher Notes
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