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.
