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The Post-World War I period was characterized by economic, social and political turmoil. Post-war prosperity brought about changes to American popular culture. However, economic disruptions growing out the war years led to worldwide depression. The United States attempted to deal with the Great Depression through economic programs created by the federal government.
Objectives
Objectives
1. The Great Depression was caused, in part, by the federal government’s monetary policies, stock market speculation and increasing consumer debt. The role of the federal government expanded as a result of the Great Depression.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
1. I can explain the causes of the Great Depression and the immediate effects of the Crash.
2. I can explain how life changed for many Americans because of the Depression.
3. I can explain the causes and effects of the Dust Bowl.
4. I can describe early governmental attempts to alleviate the problems of the Depressions.
5. I can describe the Bonus Army and why they are important to American History.
6. I can explain the key figures and issues of the Election of 1932.
7. I can describe how FDR attempts to right the ship during the First Hundreds Days.
8. I can identify and describe key elements of the New Deal.
9. I can identify and describe critics [including the Supreme Court] of the New Deal and their impact on American History.
10. I can describe the impact of the New Deal on various minority groups, women and the US as a whole.
11. I can explain the cultural icons of the 1930’s.
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Boulder Canyon Project Act (1928)
Tennessee Valley Authority Act (1933)
National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)
National Labor Relations Act (1935)
President Franklin Roosevelt's Radio Address unveiling the second half of the New Deal (1936)
President Franklin Roosevelt's Annual Message (Four Freedoms) to Congress (1941)
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