This is your Modern History Class Journal. Each week, you complete the listed summary for Day One and Day Two; the summary is linked to the major topic discussed in class. When you complete the journal on Friday, submit it to Dr. Vargas @nav6916@lausd.net.

Although many Americans think the Stock Market crash of 1929 caused the Great Depression, there were fundamental problems in the U.S. economy long before Black Tuesday. Today, we will learn about those problems and discover the origins of the worst economic downturn in American history.

The video provides a quick, three minute overview of "Hoovervilles."

The video provides a quick, three 1/2 minute overview of "common Causes of Homelessness." Although the video discusses homelessness in Toronto, Canada, the same causes apply in any major city in the United States.

Use today's class notes and online research to complete our project about "Hoovervilles." It is due at the end of the week.

Despite the worsening economic crisis, 1930-1932 saw ineffective measures being taken by President Herbert Hoover to stem the tide. What did he do? What could he have done to ease the nation's misfortune?

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

This is your Modern History Class Journal. Each week, you complete the listed summary for Day One and Day Two; the summary is linked to the Key Ideas and Details discussed in class. After you complete the journal on Friday, submit it to Dr. Vargas @nav6916@lausd.net.

After three years of suffering, the United States chose a new President - Franklin Delano Roosevelt - who immediately began a series of government-led programs and projects. Roosevelt's ambitious efforts soon became known as The New Deal.

This video outlines the scope and programs of the New Deal. When watching, consider that all of the programs and agencies listed meant that there was a significant expansion of the U.S. government and what a government was expected to do for people. Consider if you agree or disagree with the idea of Government helping people.

Here's a video created by people who support small, limited government. Consider if you agree or disagree with the idea of Government helping people.

When you finish watching the videos, complete this Google Slides project - you'll find all the instructions listed in the slides. Then, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Kami, Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

How did the New Deal affect Americans and the American economy? In retrospect, did the New Deal accomplish its lofty goals? In any event, FDR and the New Deal changed the relationship between government and the American people in ways that are still being felt today.

When you finish watching the video and complete the response form, submit your work to Dr. Vargas. You can use any of the following to respond: Google Docs, Schoology response box, or email your responses to nav6916@lausd.net.

This is your Modern History Class Journal. Each week, you complete the listed summary for Day One and Day Two; the summary is linked to the Key Ideas and Details discussed in class. After you complete the journal on Friday, submit it to Dr. Vargas @nav6916@lausd.net.

How did people in the United States find relief from the Depression during the 1930's? Talking movies! Radio, "The Theater of the Mind!" Music! Sports! Oh, and President Roosevelt convinced Congress to end the 18th Amendment....

Let's look at the big movies of the 1930's, an era known as the Golden Age of Hollywood film!

Music is rarely the product of randomly playing an instrument - let's see how swing music was composed, with each section adding an important section to create a unique, vibrant sound.

Access a short chapter on 1930's popular culture by using the following webpage: https://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/tucker/strusky_m/2360cwebpage/eText/ch23-4.pdf

or click on the image to the left!

This project will be an assessment of 1930's popular culture. You can finish some of it by watching the videos, but you can get more information by reading the text listed above, and by doing a little Internet research.

There's more to learn about how people sought relief from the Depression during the 1930's....

Radio was immensely popular in the 1930's: for the price of a radio set, you had a world of drama, comedy, news, gossip, and sports - all without cable charges!

Legendary athletes competed in a variety of sports during the 1930's. Here's a short video displaying the breadth of competitive action during one season.