Unit 3 Digital Study Guide
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Topics
New groups join the Democratic Party.
Roaring 20s and Causes of the Great Depression
Dust Bowl tragedy and migration
Government response to the Great Depression
Backlash against the New Deal
President Roosevelt takes office and the New Deal takes shape.
Lesson 1
1920s
The 1920s was a time of transition in the United States. The economy was strong with low unemployment and mass consumerism taking hold. Women and African Americans were seeking new roles in society and sharing their culture with the world. All of the generally happy time in the U.S. came to an end on October 29, 1929 when the Stock Market crashed and the economy began to really struggle and people began to panic.
1920s
Consumerism & the Assembly Line
During the 1920s industries perfected the assembly line. The assembly line created faster production times and lower costs for consumers. This drove consumerism during the 1920s where people were employed and had income to spend on items that were mass produced like automobiles, washing machines, radios, typewriters, etc.
Lesson 1
1920s
Herbert Hoover: President when the Great Depression Starts
Herbert Hoover was president when the Great Depression began. He and his advisors believed the economy would fix itself and didn't involve the federal government in any response to help the people directly struggling economically.
The 1930s
The Dust Bowl
A ManMade Ecological Disaster
The Dust Bowl was the result of poor farming practices and lack of rainfall over consecutive years. It caused massive dust, dirt, and sand storms to cause havoc on the Great Plains during the 1930s. As a result some areas became difficult places to live and people picked up and moved to the west coast. For example, 91,303 people from Oklahoma moved to California during the Dust Bowl.
A Monumental Time
President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt campaign was based around greater government assistance and relief to the people. He won a big victory of Herbert Hoover. His first goal was to build confidence in people with the banking system of the United States. He closed all banks for 4 days to decide which banks were in good shape for people to use and closed those that were not.
The New Deal
Fireside Chats & Roosevelt Communication
President Roosevelt used the radio to communicate with citizens semi-regularly about important issues. In his first address he said
"After all there is an element in the readjustment of our financial system more important than currency, more important than gold, and that is the confidence of the people. Confidence and courage are the essentials of success in carrying out our plan. You people must have faith; you must not be stampeded by rumors or guesses. Let us unite in banishing fear. We have provided the machinery to restore our financial system; it is up to you to support and make it work.
It is your problem no less than it is mine. Together we cannot fail."
President Roosevelt said this to instill confidence in people and ask for their support for his new banking policies.
chart Analysis
Unemployment During the Great Depression
Unemployment was high during the Great Depression. Industries just weren't hiring people because of the state of the economy. President Roosevelt tried to use direct government intervention to put people to work to varying degrees of success. From the chart can you determine what was the highest unemployment rate between 1929-1940. Hint: Look at 1933!
New Deal
Programs
More
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Famous New Deal Programs
What was it? Click the checkbox
Works Progress Administration
National Recovery Act
Public Works Administration
New DEal
Issues with the New Deal
Critics
Many members of Congress believed the president was overstepping the powers of the executive branch, Democrats believed that the New Deal should do more to provide economic assistance, and Republicans believed the government was spending too much money and wasting money creating useless jobs. President Roosevelt was frustrated by the Supreme Court and attempted to add more justices that would be more favorable to his thinking. Congress rejected the plan because it would give the president too much influence in the judicial branch.
More New Deal
The 30s continued
More Information
African Americans shifted their support to the Democratic Party as a result of the New Deal - creating a lasting impact. In 1937, the economy had more of a downturn after the government cut back on deficit spending and the economy began to slow. One of the largest lasting impact of the New Deal is the Social Security Act that was established as a safety net for families, elderly, and unemployed.
1930s Life
Cultural trends in the 1930s saw the rise of the movie industry and more government support for the arts.
National Recovery Administration
A New Deal policy that was in place to regulate business practices such as wages and production to help workers. It was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
AAA
A New Deal policy that would farmers to reduce the amount of crops or livestock they raised to increase the price of commodities. The goal was to lower the supply of farm products to bring up the price, so that farmers could become profitable.
WPA
Creating Jobs
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for unskilled workers, artists, performers, students, and others. Seen as a way to put people to work and build the arts and culture of the United States.
The New Deal was President Roosevelts answer to the economic issues of the Great Depression. Roosevelt wanted to put people to work and used the power of the government to make that happen. His administration also created lasting laws to prevent another Great Depression from happening again. The New Deal still impacts people to this day.
Public Works Administration
PWA
New Deal policy to build large-scale infrastructure like the Golden Gate Bridge and Boulder Dam. Meant to put people to work and give them hope.
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Unit 3 Digital Study Guide
Check it OUt!
start
Advice
Before you start the test
Watch all the recordings for the unit.
Complete the practice test resource.
Reach out to your teachers with any questions.
Go through this Study Guide to pick up more direct knowledge to apply to the test.
Topics
New groups join the Democratic Party.
Roaring 20s and Causes of the Great Depression
Dust Bowl tragedy and migration
Government response to the Great Depression
Backlash against the New Deal
President Roosevelt takes office and the New Deal takes shape.
Lesson 1
1920s
The 1920s was a time of transition in the United States. The economy was strong with low unemployment and mass consumerism taking hold. Women and African Americans were seeking new roles in society and sharing their culture with the world. All of the generally happy time in the U.S. came to an end on October 29, 1929 when the Stock Market crashed and the economy began to really struggle and people began to panic.
1920s
Consumerism & the Assembly Line
During the 1920s industries perfected the assembly line. The assembly line created faster production times and lower costs for consumers. This drove consumerism during the 1920s where people were employed and had income to spend on items that were mass produced like automobiles, washing machines, radios, typewriters, etc.
Lesson 1
1920s
Herbert Hoover: President when the Great Depression Starts
Herbert Hoover was president when the Great Depression began. He and his advisors believed the economy would fix itself and didn't involve the federal government in any response to help the people directly struggling economically.
The 1930s
The Dust Bowl
A ManMade Ecological Disaster
The Dust Bowl was the result of poor farming practices and lack of rainfall over consecutive years. It caused massive dust, dirt, and sand storms to cause havoc on the Great Plains during the 1930s. As a result some areas became difficult places to live and people picked up and moved to the west coast. For example, 91,303 people from Oklahoma moved to California during the Dust Bowl.
A Monumental Time
President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt campaign was based around greater government assistance and relief to the people. He won a big victory of Herbert Hoover. His first goal was to build confidence in people with the banking system of the United States. He closed all banks for 4 days to decide which banks were in good shape for people to use and closed those that were not.
The New Deal
Fireside Chats & Roosevelt Communication
President Roosevelt used the radio to communicate with citizens semi-regularly about important issues. In his first address he said
"After all there is an element in the readjustment of our financial system more important than currency, more important than gold, and that is the confidence of the people. Confidence and courage are the essentials of success in carrying out our plan. You people must have faith; you must not be stampeded by rumors or guesses. Let us unite in banishing fear. We have provided the machinery to restore our financial system; it is up to you to support and make it work. It is your problem no less than it is mine. Together we cannot fail."
President Roosevelt said this to instill confidence in people and ask for their support for his new banking policies.
chart Analysis
Unemployment During the Great Depression
Unemployment was high during the Great Depression. Industries just weren't hiring people because of the state of the economy. President Roosevelt tried to use direct government intervention to put people to work to varying degrees of success. From the chart can you determine what was the highest unemployment rate between 1929-1940. Hint: Look at 1933!
New Deal
Programs
More
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Famous New Deal Programs
What was it? Click the checkbox
Works Progress Administration
National Recovery Act
Public Works Administration
New DEal
Issues with the New Deal
Critics
Many members of Congress believed the president was overstepping the powers of the executive branch, Democrats believed that the New Deal should do more to provide economic assistance, and Republicans believed the government was spending too much money and wasting money creating useless jobs. President Roosevelt was frustrated by the Supreme Court and attempted to add more justices that would be more favorable to his thinking. Congress rejected the plan because it would give the president too much influence in the judicial branch.
More New Deal
The 30s continued
More Information
African Americans shifted their support to the Democratic Party as a result of the New Deal - creating a lasting impact. In 1937, the economy had more of a downturn after the government cut back on deficit spending and the economy began to slow. One of the largest lasting impact of the New Deal is the Social Security Act that was established as a safety net for families, elderly, and unemployed.
1930s Life
Cultural trends in the 1930s saw the rise of the movie industry and more government support for the arts.
National Recovery Administration
A New Deal policy that was in place to regulate business practices such as wages and production to help workers. It was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
AAA
A New Deal policy that would farmers to reduce the amount of crops or livestock they raised to increase the price of commodities. The goal was to lower the supply of farm products to bring up the price, so that farmers could become profitable.
WPA
Creating Jobs
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for unskilled workers, artists, performers, students, and others. Seen as a way to put people to work and build the arts and culture of the United States.
The New Deal was President Roosevelts answer to the economic issues of the Great Depression. Roosevelt wanted to put people to work and used the power of the government to make that happen. His administration also created lasting laws to prevent another Great Depression from happening again. The New Deal still impacts people to this day.
Public Works Administration
PWA
New Deal policy to build large-scale infrastructure like the Golden Gate Bridge and Boulder Dam. Meant to put people to work and give them hope.