1920s, Great Depression & New Deal Quizzes & Class Assignments

17.1 HW Quiz: Politics of the 1920s What is depicted in this cartoon? What does it suggest about the politicians?

17.1 HW Quiz What is meant by “supply-side economics?” Explain “isolationism.” What was the Dawes Plan, and why was it implemented?

March 10 What you need: BOOK Writing utensil Agenda: Finish last 5 min of film(per 2 & 6) “Boom to Bust” quiz Work independently or with a partner to read ch. 17.2 in your book. As you read, stop at the end of each section and summarize what you learned. I will collect your writing. Due in 30 min. Quiz at end of class. What you need: BOOK Writing utensil "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Kahlil Gibran

March 11 & 12 Agenda: Boom to Bust quiz 17.2 reading quiz Causes of the Great Depression (spirals) HW: Read chapter 18.3

17.2 Quiz: A Growing Economy How did mass production and the assembly line impact the supply of goods and prices? How did the automobile help other industries grow? Which ones were most affected? Give at least 3 examples of consumer goods that developed during the 1920s. Explain why this increase in demand occurred. What does it mean to buy something on credit? How does this lead to increased consumerism? Then, how does consumerism impact the economy? What is welfare capitalism? What impact might welfare capitalism have on union membership? What conditions contributed to the tough times farmers faced in the early 1920s?

March 13 & 14 Agenda: What you need today: “Causes” chart Spiral (for if you run out of room) Agenda: Chapter 18.3 Reading HW Quiz Finish “Causes of the Great Depression” HW: FDR’s inaugural speech (we will begin in class, if time permits) * Instructions are on the handout. Please read them and use your brain to figure out what the words mean. Then, do that. Thank you.

18.3 HW Quiz Make a 3-column chart: What is “relief?” Why was Hoover opposed to it? C. How did farmers respond to farm foreclosures? Why did they do this? D. What was the “Bonus Army?” E. Prediction: Will Hoover be re-elected in 1932? Why or why not? What did Hoover do to help the Depression? (3-4 examples) Why didn’t it work? Who is to blame? Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4

A Day: March 17 Finish “Causes” chart (Hawley-Smoot) FDR Inaugural Address Quiz Great Depression Problems/Solutions chart (use inaugural address and causes chart) HW: Finish Proposed Solutions

FDR Speech Quiz FDR uses the word “interdependence” in various ways as the summary of his ideas (para 15, 16, 17). In what ways does he say we need to work interdependently? What is the purpose of the end of line 2 (into line 3) in paragraph 19? “Our Constitution is so simple…”

March 18 & 19 It’s almost spring break… weeeee Agenda: Quiz: Causes of the Great Depression (open note- use concept map, notes) Debrief “Problems/ Solutions” hw FDR & the New Deal ppt New Deal Alphabet Soup: use pages 654-59 in your book March 18 & 19 It’s almost spring break… weeeee What you need today: TEXT BOOK “History Mystery” chart * turn in after quiz FDR inaugural address packet * turn in after quiz HW: Read chapter 19.2, outline, fill in gaps on New Deal Alphabet Soup Chart

March 20 & 21 Agenda: Chapter 19.2 reading quiz New Deal Programs Practice Jeopardy The 2nd New Deal, FDR controversies Review/study for the remainder of the period Study for test over break - test on 1st day back! Sorry…  What you need today: New Deal Alphabet Soup Chart Spiral Take home all of your work to study – flashcards suggested for studying programs