Summary in Three
- Impact of Economic Hardship on Identity: Understanding racism, capitalism, and identity during the Great Depression is crucial for recognizing the profound impact of economic hardship on individuals and communities. The widespread unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval during the 1930s influenced Americans' sense of identity, exposing vulnerabilities in the economic system and contributing to shifts in societal values and expectations.
- Racial Disparities and New Deal Policies: Examining racism during the Great Depression is essential for understanding the racial disparities exacerbated by economic challenges. The New Deal policies, while addressing economic issues, had shortcomings in addressing racial inequality. Understanding this aspect sheds light on the complexities of addressing systemic racism within the broader context of economic recovery.
- Cultural Responses and Social Change: Exploring identity during the Great Depression is important for recognizing the cultural responses and social changes that emerged in response to the economic crisis. Artistic expressions, such as literature and music, often reflected the struggles and aspirations of diverse communities. Understanding how various groups navigated the challenges of the era provides insights into the resilience and adaptability of American identity during times of crisis.
1930s:
The Great Depression
Skill Focus
Cause and Effect
Compelling Question
How does boom lead to bust?
Learning Targets/Standards
I can analyze the short and long-term responses to and effects of the Great Depression. (HS.H3.1/HS.H3.3)
I can provide evidence from multiple sources to support the claim that the United States changed socially, politically, and economically during the 1920s and 1930s. (HS.SP3.4-6)
The Great Depression
Skill Focus
Cause and Effect
Compelling Question
How does boom lead to bust?
Learning Targets/Standards
I can analyze the short and long-term responses to and effects of the Great Depression. (HS.H3.1/HS.H3.3)
I can provide evidence from multiple sources to support the claim that the United States changed socially, politically, and economically during the 1920s and 1930s. (HS.SP3.4-6)
Essential Lessons
1930s: The Great Depression
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (4 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
The Great Depression Overview Videos
"What We Carry for Our Ancestors: Intergenerational Healing"
Film Study: Cinderella Man
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (4 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
The Great Depression Overview Videos
"What We Carry for Our Ancestors: Intergenerational Healing"
Film Study: Cinderella Man
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
* = words we will do the Frayer Model on together
* = words we will do the Frayer Model on together
Stock Market Crash of 1929
wealth inequality in 1930s *Capitalism |
*Hooverville
*general strikes |
*New Deal reforms
Wagner Act of 1935 *Class Conscious |
Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
A good goal would be to identify and add 2-3 words on your own for each Unit.
A good goal would be to identify and add 2-3 words on your own for each Unit.
Additional Lessons
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
It would be an impossible task to present and learn everything there is about this time period, below are other readings, topics that may be of interest to you.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
It would be an impossible task to present and learn everything there is about this time period, below are other readings, topics that may be of interest to you.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.