Read 22-2 and answer the first 3 questions. Then read Chapter 23-1 through page 696 and answer the remaining 4 questions. Please post your answers to your blog. These are due at the beginning of your next class.
Title: FDR & the New Deal Labels: Dust_Bowl, FDR, fireside_chats, Great_Depression
1. Describe how people struggled to survive during the depression.
Because people could not afford the cost of living in large spacious houses they were forced into small shantytowns made up of shack like homes. Publie "bread lines" were made so that people could get some amount of food although lacking. Begging was very popular at the time
2. How was what happened to men during the Great Depression different from what happened to women? Children?
Men had the burden of trying to find a job so that they could support the family. Women were busy canning food and making clothes again for their fanily while also working low wage jobs. Children were affected by the depression because they lacked good healthy food necassary for growth. Also the school years were shortened so that they could look for jobs or work in sweatshops.
3. Describe the causes and effects (on people) because of the Dust Bowl.
The dust bowl was caused because of farmers experiancing a drought. Therefore the were attempting to plow up the grasses but while they were doing this more sand and dust was turned over. Becauase of this when the winds became stronger the dust and sand was blown arouund and into the homes of many. Peoples healths were affected by the dust and also their ways of living.
Objective: Summarize the initial steps Franklin D. Roosevelt took to reform banking and finance.
4. What was the New Deal and its three general goals? (The 3 Rs)
The New Deal was relief for the needy, economic reform, and financial reform.
5. What did Roosevelt do during the Hundred Days?
Congress passed the 15 major new deal goals and expanded the federal govs. role in the economy.
6. Why were Roosevelt's fireside chats significant?
7. Describe four significant agencies and/or bills that tightened regulation of banking and finance
Glass Stealgal Act established he FDCI.
Agricultural Adjustments Act lowered production and increased prices
The Federal Securities act required to have peoples information on stocks so that people can be held accountable.
Civilian Conservation Corporation created jobs for young men by hiring them to build roads.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Causes of the Great Depression Outline
Pretend you are getting ready to write a mini-essay (P1 Q#4) Create a thesis statement from the following prompt (yes, the same one you did in class today) and THEN develop an outline of your main points and evidence that supports your main points. Your main points should directly relate to your thesis statement. You'll need your class notes and textbook to assist in creating this outline. Post the outline to your blog.
Title: Causes of the Great Depression Outline Labels: Great_Depression, essay_skills
Prompt: To what extent was the Wall Street Crash a cause of the Great Depression of 1929? Support your argument with specific examples.
Example of the outline structure:
Thesis
I. Main Point 1
a. Evidence 1 that supports Main Point 1
i. further supporting details
b. Evidence 2 that supports Main Point 1
II. Main Point 2.... and so on.
The Wall street crash was a major cause of the Great Depression. However many other aspects of the 1920's led to the Great Depression such as the failing agricultural market, unequal distribution of wealth, and people purchising items and stocks on credit.
I. Failing agriculture.
i. supply and demand eg too many agricultural products on the market therefore a drop in the price.
ii. not enough income for farmers to contribute to the economy.
II.Distribution of wealth.
i. The Gold Standard.
ii. money being horded.
III. Purchising on credit.
i.Stock market speculation
ii. the supposed increase in the stock market of 1929 was running on non-existen money.
Title: Causes of the Great Depression Outline Labels: Great_Depression, essay_skills
Prompt: To what extent was the Wall Street Crash a cause of the Great Depression of 1929? Support your argument with specific examples.
Example of the outline structure:
Thesis
I. Main Point 1
a. Evidence 1 that supports Main Point 1
i. further supporting details
b. Evidence 2 that supports Main Point 1
II. Main Point 2.... and so on.
The Wall street crash was a major cause of the Great Depression. However many other aspects of the 1920's led to the Great Depression such as the failing agricultural market, unequal distribution of wealth, and people purchising items and stocks on credit.
I. Failing agriculture.
i. supply and demand eg too many agricultural products on the market therefore a drop in the price.
ii. not enough income for farmers to contribute to the economy.
II.Distribution of wealth.
i. The Gold Standard.
ii. money being horded.
III. Purchising on credit.
i.Stock market speculation
ii. the supposed increase in the stock market of 1929 was running on non-existen money.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Causes & Early Effects of the Great Depression
Read Chapter 22-1 and answer the first 3 questions. Then Read Chapter 22-3 (yes, skipping 22-2) and answer the remaining questions. Post the questions and answers to your blog before class on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Title: Causes & Early Effects of the Great Depression Labels: Great_Depression, Hoover
1. What happened on "Black Tuesday"?
The bottom fell out of the market and 16.4 shares were lost.
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very
2. How did the economic trends of the 1920s in industry, agriculture, and with consumers help cause the Great Depression? (Make sure you include significant details about each area in your answer. It should be at least a paragraph)
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very low. At the same time the rate of laborers within the economy had increased therefore creating instability. This instability was a deffinate cause of the great depression.
3. According to your reading, what are the major causes of the Great Depression?
The major causes of the great depression was the large amounts of money that people and banks invested into the stock market. Also many countries overseas needed to recover from world war 1 and the major debts that had come from it.
4. What was Hoover’s philosophy of government?
one of governments main functions was to help cooperations between competing groups and the interest of society.
5. What was Hoover’s initial reaction to the stock market crash of 1929?
He wanted business leaders, banks, and laborers towork together to find solutions to the stockmarket crash.
6. What was the nation’s economic situation in 1930?
Boulder Dam
7. How did voters in 1930 respond to this situation?
The democratic party used the anti-hoover sentiments that voters expressed in order to win over the people. Because of this the democrats were able to win the election and have more people in congress.
8. What did Hoover do about the economic situation?
He supported the Federal Farm bord which would raise the prices of crops and allow its memebers to buy them. He also created the national credit corporation which loanded money to small banks so that they can battle bankruptsy.
9. How did the economy respond to his efforts?
The economy was unaffected and his efforts failed.
1. What happened on "Black Tuesday"?
The bottom fell out of the market and 16.4 shares were lost.
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very
2. How did the economic trends of the 1920s in industry, agriculture, and with consumers help cause the Great Depression? (Make sure you include significant details about each area in your answer. It should be at least a paragraph)
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very low. At the same time the rate of laborers within the economy had increased therefore creating instability. This instability was a deffinate cause of the great depression.
3. According to your reading, what are the major causes of the Great Depression?
The major causes of the great depression was the large amounts of money that people and banks invested into the stock market. Also many countries overseas needed to recover from world war 1 and the major debts that had come from it.
4. What was Hoover’s philosophy of government?
one of governments main functions was to help cooperations between competing groups and the interest of society.
5. What was Hoover’s initial reaction to the stock market crash of 1929?
He wanted business leaders, banks, and laborers towork together to find solutions to the stockmarket crash.
6. What was the nation’s economic situation in 1930?
Boulder Dam
7. How did voters in 1930 respond to this situation?
The democratic party used the anti-hoover sentiments that voters expressed in order to win over the people. Because of this the democrats were able to win the election and have more people in congress.
8. What did Hoover do about the economic situation?
He supported the Federal Farm bord which would raise the prices of crops and allow its memebers to buy them. He also created the national credit corporation which loanded money to small banks so that they can battle bankruptsy.
9. How did the economy respond to his efforts?
The economy was unaffected and his efforts failed.
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Twenties Woman
Read Chapter 21-2 and answer the following questions. These are due by 3:10 p.m. Friday.
Title: The Twenties Woman Labels: 1920s, women's_rights
1. Note two ways women's fashions changed.
Shorter dresses and hair
2. Note two ways women's social behavior changed.
drinking and smokling in pu blic was allowed
3. Note two words that describe the attitude reflected by these changes.
double standard
4. Note one way women's work opportunities improved.
They could get jobs as secretarys nurses librarians etc
5. Note two ways women's home and family life improved.
Manual labor was no longer necassary. therefore they could focus more on the development of their family.
6. Note three negative effects that accompanied women's changing roles in the 1920s.
The double standard between men and women, not being considered equal at the work place, and the stress of raising a family while maintaining a job.
Title: The Twenties Woman Labels: 1920s, women's_rights
1. Note two ways women's fashions changed.
Shorter dresses and hair
2. Note two ways women's social behavior changed.
drinking and smokling in pu blic was allowed
3. Note two words that describe the attitude reflected by these changes.
double standard
4. Note one way women's work opportunities improved.
They could get jobs as secretarys nurses librarians etc
5. Note two ways women's home and family life improved.
Manual labor was no longer necassary. therefore they could focus more on the development of their family.
6. Note three negative effects that accompanied women's changing roles in the 1920s.
The double standard between men and women, not being considered equal at the work place, and the stress of raising a family while maintaining a job.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Prohibition and the Scopes Trial
Read Chapter 21-1, Changing Ways of Life, and answer the question below in at least two paragraphs. Make sure you include specific references from the reading to support your answer
Title: Prohibition and the Scopes Trial Labels: Scopes_Trial, Prohibition, Volstead_Act
Do you think the passage of the Volstead Act and the ruling in the Scopes trial represented genuine triumphs for traditional values? Think About:
• changes in urban life in the 1920s
• the effects of Prohibition
• the legacy of the Scopes trial
I believe that Volstead Act and the Scopes Trial were did not entirely represent genuine triumphs for traditional values. The Volstead act did not represent them well, if anything they made the matters worse. World War I brought alot of tension and unease to the citizens and parents if America. Once the war was over, all citizens wanted was to sit back and enjoy living. Prohibition took away the rights of Americans. Supporters of prohibition believed that it would stop crime all over the country. Jails would close and all would be well. Until people began smuggling moonshine and organized crime bosses such as Al Capone would earn a profit off of smuggled booz. The crime rate in various cities throughout america escalated through time.
The Scopes Trial also did not represent genuine triumphs because it showed the government getting involved with personal beliefs. Yes, to an extent it was justified because of the parents wishes for their children. Yet, the attempt to put Scope in jail for teaching science only sparked more controversy.The case undermined religion which angered people more.
Title: Prohibition and the Scopes Trial Labels: Scopes_Trial, Prohibition, Volstead_Act
Do you think the passage of the Volstead Act and the ruling in the Scopes trial represented genuine triumphs for traditional values? Think About:
• changes in urban life in the 1920s
• the effects of Prohibition
• the legacy of the Scopes trial
I believe that Volstead Act and the Scopes Trial were did not entirely represent genuine triumphs for traditional values. The Volstead act did not represent them well, if anything they made the matters worse. World War I brought alot of tension and unease to the citizens and parents if America. Once the war was over, all citizens wanted was to sit back and enjoy living. Prohibition took away the rights of Americans. Supporters of prohibition believed that it would stop crime all over the country. Jails would close and all would be well. Until people began smuggling moonshine and organized crime bosses such as Al Capone would earn a profit off of smuggled booz. The crime rate in various cities throughout america escalated through time.
The Scopes Trial also did not represent genuine triumphs because it showed the government getting involved with personal beliefs. Yes, to an extent it was justified because of the parents wishes for their children. Yet, the attempt to put Scope in jail for teaching science only sparked more controversy.The case undermined religion which angered people more.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Americans Struggle with Postwar Issues
Read Chapter 20-1 beginning on page 618 and answer the following questions. They are to be posted to your blog on Tuesday prior to the beginning of class.
Title: Americans Struggle with Postwar Issues Labels: Palmer_raids, KKK, Labor_Unions, Coolidge
After World War I, many Americans feared that Communists would take over the country.
1. How did the Justice Department under A. Mitchell Palmer respond to this fear?
by enforcing Isolationism
2. Why did Palmer eventually lose his standing with the American public?
he went after all socialists anarchists and communists
3. How did the Ku Klux Klan respond to this fear?
They preached discrimination and racism showing their hate for immigrants.
"keep america for americans"
4. Why did the Klan eventually lose popularity and membership?
all of their actions were criminal activities with a violent intent.
5. Briefly describe how Sacco and Vanzetti became victims of the Red Scare.
The 2 italian immigrants robbed a pay master and killed him. This showed how they as immigrants were not good for america therefore fueling the red scare.
Public opinion turned against labor unions as many Americans came to believe that unions encouraged communism.
6. Why was the strike by Boston police unpopular with the public?
because the cause they were striking for was putting the publics safety at risk.
7. Why did Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge become so popular?
because he discoraged the strikes?
8. Why was the strike at U.S. Steel unpopular?
it looked as if they were promoting communism
9. How did President Wilson respond to the steel strike?
he wrote a plea to the negotiators.
Title: Americans Struggle with Postwar Issues Labels: Palmer_raids, KKK, Labor_Unions, Coolidge
After World War I, many Americans feared that Communists would take over the country.
1. How did the Justice Department under A. Mitchell Palmer respond to this fear?
by enforcing Isolationism
2. Why did Palmer eventually lose his standing with the American public?
he went after all socialists anarchists and communists
3. How did the Ku Klux Klan respond to this fear?
They preached discrimination and racism showing their hate for immigrants.
"keep america for americans"
4. Why did the Klan eventually lose popularity and membership?
all of their actions were criminal activities with a violent intent.
5. Briefly describe how Sacco and Vanzetti became victims of the Red Scare.
The 2 italian immigrants robbed a pay master and killed him. This showed how they as immigrants were not good for america therefore fueling the red scare.
Public opinion turned against labor unions as many Americans came to believe that unions encouraged communism.
6. Why was the strike by Boston police unpopular with the public?
because the cause they were striking for was putting the publics safety at risk.
7. Why did Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge become so popular?
because he discoraged the strikes?
8. Why was the strike at U.S. Steel unpopular?
it looked as if they were promoting communism
9. How did President Wilson respond to the steel strike?
he wrote a plea to the negotiators.
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