Content Standard 3: The student will analyze the cycles of boom and bust of the 1920s and 1930s on the transformation of American government, the economy, and society.

Content Standard 3.2 Cite specific textual and visual evidence to analyze the effects of the destabilization of the American economy.

3.2 B Examine the role of the Stock Market Crash and bank failures in weakening both the agricultural and manufacturing sectors of the economy leading to the Great Depression. 3.2 C Analyze how President Herbert Hoover’s financial policies and massive unemployment as exemplified by the Bonus Army March and Hoovervilles impacted the presidential election of 1932.

3.2 D Cite specific textual and visual evidence to compare points of view regarding the economic and social impact of the Great Depression on individuals, families, and the nation. 3.3 C Cite specific textual and visual evidence to summarize the causes and impact of the Dust Bowl including the government’s responses.

KEY TERMS SECTION 3 SECTION 1 Localism Speculation RFC Black Tuesday Trickle-down economics Business cycle Hawley-Smoot Tariff Bonus Army SECTION 2 Bread line Hooverville Dust Bowl Okies Repatriation

Topic: Great Depression/New Deal Standard: The student will analyze the cycles of boom and bust of the 1920s and 1930s on the transformation of American government, the economy, and society. Topic: Great Depression/New Deal Grade: 11 Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Sample Activities   Score 3.0 The student: will explain the cultural impact of the roaring twenties on workers, African Americans, and the lost generation. will explain the role of the Stock Market Crash and bank failures in weakening sectors of the economy leading to the Great Depression. will identify the how the New Deal changed the role of government in the United States. The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Score 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student. However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.