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1.) Bell Work:
– In your own words write a brief description of what is going on in the political cartoon shown. 2-3 sentences
– Examine the political cartoon. What can we infer was the artist’s motive in labeling the medicine bottles with the names of several New Deal policies put in place by FDR?
2.) Review the basics of the Great Depression and begin an assignment on the New Deal programs.
FDR’s New Deal Reading
FDR’s New Deal Questions
We will finish watching Cinderella Man (2005) about the Great Depression. Students will earn 10 points each day for actively watching the video. The worksheet with questions about the video will be due Tuesday, 12-17-19.
1.) No Bell Work.
2.) We will continue to watch Cinderella Man (2005) about the Great Depression. Students will earn 10 points each day for actively watching the video. The worksheet with questions about the video will be due Tuesday, 12-17-19.
1.) No Bell Work.
2.) We will watch Cinderella Man (2005) about the Great Depression. Students will earn 10 points each day for actively watching the video. The worksheet with questions about the video will be due Tuesday, 12-17-19.
1.) Bell Work:
How did Americans feel about Hoover?
Why did they feel that way? Explain.
2.) Review Study Guide for TOMORROW’s TEST!
1.) Bell Work:
Describe what the Great Depression was like in rural areas and then in cities. Be prepared to share out.
2.) Notes on Hoover’s Presidency.
1.) Bell Work: Answer the geography questions on p. 474 about the Dust Bowl. What was the Dust Bowl?
2.) Worked on Section 1 and 2 worksheet. See Mrs. Connors for a copy.
1.) Bell Work:
What cause did you focus on in your microargument?
What reliable sources did you find while doing research?
Share out to help a classmate!
2.) Complete your microargument. It is due at the end of class!
1.) Bell Work:
How did the economic trends of the 1920s help cause the Great Depression?Think about… What happened with industry, farmers, and consumers?
2.) Begin research on your microargument and start crafting your writing.
Create a one paragraph microargument answering the question:
Which of the causes of the Great Depression had the most significant impact on the United States?
Research more causes than what we discussed.
Include the following:
– Claim (“The cause that had the most significant impact on the Great Depression was…”)
– 1 to 2 pieces of evidence; quotes are great
– Reasoning! How and why is this significant?
– 1-2 paragraphs in length in complete sentences
– Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization count!
– Cite your sources! No sources, no credit. (Google is NOT a source. It’s a search engine.)
Microarguments are DUE THURSDAY. No late work will be accepted.
Chapter 14 Vocabulary Booklet is DUE FRIDAY.
