The fiscal irresponsibility of the 1920s had come to fruition. The great depression was a worldwide phenomenon, and the collapse of international trade was even greater than the collapse of world output of goods and services. In his pulitzer prize winning cartoon from 1931, john mccutcheon defines a moment that echoes through the decades. Herbert hoover and the depression erbert hoover had the bad luck to be president when the great depression started. The great depression brought about fundamental changes in economic institutions, macroeconomic policy, and economic theory.
In response to an endless array of contributing factors which had developed in chorus over the past several years, the stock market crashed on october 29, 1929, plunging the united states into severe economic depression unparalleled in history. The great depression university of north carolina at. It also aggravated fragile economies in europe that had relied heavily on american loans. The causes of the great depression america in class. Political cartoons from the great depression the depression went on for a long, long time. Political cartoon in the aftermath of 911, firstresponders found and raised american flag over ground zero site of twin towers. Public panic and government confusion were rampant. President herbert hoover, unlucky in entering the white house only eight months before the stock market crash, had tried harder than any other president before him to deal with economic hard times. Students will complete great depression themes worksheet using the cartoon packet. Twelve political cartoons on the stock market boom andbust of the 1920s. He expresses his belief that white racists used programs under the new deal, like the nra, to further discriminate against low wage black labor. Using the first picture, model how to analyze a picture. The great depression of 192930 cost many their life savings. In the united states, the great depression began soon after the stock market crash of october.
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Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. After world war i, americans celebrated the victory throughout the nation. It was hoover who had to come up with the programs to stop the depression. The first 100 days response worksheet, attached answer upon reading. Its fine as long as youre going up des moines register, iowa, march 29, 1928 cartoonist. The great depression a curriculum for high school students. The great depression of the 1930s began with falling demand for durable and investment goods in mid1929, followed by a slowdown in business activity. Jun 24, 2016 on this page you can read or download new deal remedies cartoon worksheet answers in pdf format. Raising the flag on the island of iwo jima statue made from a famous photograph of the u. When the new president took office in 1933, the devastating effects of the great depression had already come to weigh heavily on the nation. Americans were prepared for the devastating effects of the stock market crash. But for all the turbulence and the panic, the ultimate effects of the great depression were less revolutionary.
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The great depression of 192930 cost many their life savings when banks failed. The great depression photograph of a squatter camp in california, 1936. Recall student knowledge about the great depression project the first hoover cartoon handout cartoon analysis worksheet model for the class how to analyze a political cartoon by viewing the first hoover. The great depression lesson 1 measuring the great depression. Worksheets are 12 student copy ws great depression, the great depression, the great depression, the great depression work pdf, social studies 5th grade world war i the great, the great depression lesson 3, nit ightthe great depression and world war ii, 4 depression lesson plans v2. Interpreting political cartoons of the great depression teaching.
They explore timeless themes that remain current even decades later. The great depression 1929 1939 bear marketbull marketloan from their broker. Nov, 2009 political cartoons from the great depression the depression went on for a long, long time. A policy or program that was designed to ensure that effects of the great depression did not occur again. Using political cartoons to understand historical events. The causes of the great depression and how it affected american society 1a the student understands the causes of the crash of 1929 and the great depression. This activity allows students too analyze cartoons published from the 1930s and connects primary sources to key concepts. Worksheets are 12 student copy ws great depression, the great depression, the great depression, the great depression work pdf, social studies 5th grade world war i the great, inquiry lesson plan why did the great depression happen, the great depression lesson 3, nit ightthe great depression and. Each cartoon contains one three questions that encourages students to analyze the political cartoon, and aids in understanding the cause and effect of the great depression. This shifts our attention away from the chain of events leading to the market crash in 1929, and to the larger weaknesses in the interwar economy which not only brought on.
If he succeeded, many americans would think he was a great president. Displaying all worksheets related to the great depression. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century. Photograph analysis worksheet cartoon analysis worksheet tab 2. Show the remainder of the powerpoint, and have the students answer the questions accompanying each picture. Each group will briefly present their assigned program to the class 5. New deal political cartoons teach tennessee history. National humanities center political cartoons of the 1920s. The great depression, in particular, is an event that provides the opportunity to teach and learn a great deal about economicswhether youre studying the economic reasons that the depres sion took place, the factors that helped it come to an end or the impact on americans who lived through it.
Unit 6 resources boom and bust, 19201941 chapter 17 the jazz age, 19211929 chapter 18 the great depression begins, 19291932 chapter 19 roosevelt and the new deal, 19331939. Nov 24, 2015 fdr and the new deal database of k12 resources. The great depression and herbert hoover did republican policies create the villains in the story of the great. Discussion on great depression themes worksheet, have students defend their positions. Step 1 show the students the attached powerpoint, how the great depression affected children showing pictures of children and their families during the great depression. Wpms highlands campus 128 grandview ave white plains, ny 10605 ph. Stock speculation and the 1929 stock market crash its fine as long as youre going up des moines register, iowa, march 29, 1928 cartoonist. Background information gives learners context regarding tibetan protests. This activity contains six political cartoons concerning the great depression in america. How the new deal addressed the great depression, transformed american fed. Students will analyze political cartoons of the great depression under the leadership. The stock market crash of october1929 reduced the assets held by many investors and consequently their willingness and ability to buy. Drawing a cartoon of the president is the cartoonists way of telling the readers something about the job of being president. Many believe the stock market crash is one in the same with the great depression.
Other experts offer different explanations for the great depression. The timing of the great depression varied across the world. Political tensions have surrounded the olympics for centuries. In this era, known as the roaring 20s many americans listened to jazz, danced the charleston, and invested and hit it big in the stock market. For more of our free educational materials on this period in united states history, click here. The great depression worksheets these are our printable worksheets on the great depression in american history. Cartoon analysis worksheet for use with political cartoons.
In october 1929 the booming stock market crashed, wiping out many investors. Over the next three years, an initial american recession. For questions 6 and 7, clearly circle t if the statement is true. Great depression university of california, berkeley. Lonornic it was celebrated by some americans, bu harshly criticized by. Uncaptioned political cartoon captioning history worksheet. Great depression great depression political movements and social change. Question 3 based on this document, identifytwo problems vera faced during the great depression. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. During the great depression, the only impact on farmers was a horrendous dust storm. Why do you think a recession might become a depression. Is berrymans political cartoon suggesting that the new deal is a longterm plan or a series of. The presidential campaign of 1932 was chiefly a debate over the causes and possible remedies of the great depression. Students will analyze political cartoons of the great depression under the leadership of president hoover and roosevelt and compare and contrast the overall differences in how they were portrayed in the media.
For many american farmers, the great depression began. The model shows a political cartoon and a list of persuasive techniques that. Timing and severity in the united states, the great depression began in the summer of 1929. The collapse did not in itself cause the great depression, although it reflected excessively easy credit policies that had allowed the market to get out of hand.
Causes of the great depression, characteristics of. Just as in the civil war, the united states appearedat least at the start of the 1930sto be falling apart. Through the depression and world war ii, the role of the federal government grew tremendously and. After completing the worksheet and discussing the historical issue with their partners. Through this illustration, he voiced his opinion that president hoovers plans and benefits of recovery only aided the big businesses and not the poor. Students must classify each into one of 4 boxes at the top. Stock speculation and the 1929 stock market crash its fine as long as youre going up des moines register, iowa, march 29, 1928. Great depression and the new deal cartoon analysis. Great depression political movements and social change. On this page you can read or download new deal remedies cartoon worksheet answers in pdf format. Causes of the great depression displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are 12 student copy ws great depression, nit ightthe great depression and world war ii, the great depression, the great depression, great depression, the causes of the great depression a retrospective, the causes. The great depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the united states.
Through this illustration, he voiced his opinion that president hoovers plans and benefits of recovery only aided. On this page you can read or download great depression and the new deal cartoon analysis worksheet answer key in pdf format. Great depression causes and characteristics worksheet this graphic organizer worksheet lists 15 different aspects of the great depression and new deal. Great depression reading with questions student handouts. If he failed, the whole country would blame him for their trouble. Teaching american history project analyzing bias and point of. Great depression and the new deal cartoon analysis worksheet. People needed faith with dealing with the depression, and the economic turmoil that the united. Teaching american history project analyzing bias and point. Wemployment relief, beer, banking bill, european war debts, dictator, hoover, ahoover with a sword pointed toward a big life like money bag and the money bag standing on its ground.
It was the worst economic catastrophe of the 20th century. The great depression from boom to bust power point accompaniment for carolina k12s, the great depression, available in the database of k12 resources. Causes of the great depression perhaps the best way to understand what caused the great depression is to rephrase the question. This political cartoon was published in a black chicago newspaper, the chicago defender, on january 27, 1934, during the first term of franklin d. The roaring twenties, great depression, and the new deal unit ii reading and notepacket pdf ch. Analyze the political cartoon and answer the following questions. Fdr and the new deal lesson and materials eastconn. Eanger, resentment, unhappiness sthe money sign, the sword, the money bag. Editorial cartoons 18 with publishing information and accompanying copies for teacher. Aside from the civil war, the great depression was the gravest crisis in american history. A cartoon is a way to quickly say how you feel or what you think.
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