Great Depression & New Deal

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Great Depression & New Deal

Herbert Hoover

Students will focus on President Hoover and the actions he took when when facing the depression.

Students will be asked to briefly compare the negative backlash Hoover has received with that of more recent presidents.

Impact on Men and Women

Students will compare and contrast how the Depression affected both men and women.

Students will be asked to think about areas of the country that might still resemble "Hoovervilles" as well as areas of the country that would affect the most if another depression were to occur.

Immediate Effects of the Crash

Students will analyze some of the immediate effects the depression had on business and the people

Students will examine several graphs and indicate and document the percentages in which the GDP dropped and unemployment rose.

Causes of the Great Depression

Students will identify 5 major causes that lead the United States into the Great Depression

Teacher will have students brainstorm ideas about possible causes of the Great Depression by thinking back to material learned in the previous chapter.

Public Reaction to Hoover

Students will discuss ways in which the public reacted and ultimately protested Hoover's efforts; ex. "Bonus Army"

Teacher asks students to think about recent protests that reached national news, and then briefly discuss their thoughts and opinions with the class.

The New Deal

Students will look extensively at the many components of the New Deal initiatives and the programs that helped push the country out of depression

Assessment: Students will fill out guided lecture notes. Students will write brief summary at end of lecture. Within the guided notes is a t-chart that will help students break down the many New Deal programs and what kind of aid they provided.

Teacher asks students to think about ways in which the government helps people today; ex. social security, financial aid, food stamps etc..

The Second New Deal

Students will look at FDR's second New Deal plan which sought to improve upon what the first deal started. Students will compare the cons and pros of the first deal, and how they shaped the second deal.

Assessment: Students will fill out guided lecture notes. Students will write brief summary at end of lecture.

Students will be asked to briefly discuss ways in which they feel the first New Deal could have helped more people. afterwards, the lecture on the 2nd NeW Deal will proceed.