Tuesday, November 21, 2006

The Great Depression


A picture is worth a thousand words. Your assignment is to examine the 1930's Depression Era through pictures and by reading actual life histories of people who lived it. Follow the link "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" to the Student page. Scroll down and read the directions given. Everything will be completed electronically. Save all work on your flash key.
Your task:
1. Select two photos and complete two Photo Study guides from the Student page.
2. Select one life history and complete the study guide.
3. Research New Deal programs using the Internet, textbook and other sources. How did the New Deal provide social, economic and political assistance?
4. Combine all of your research into an essay or other creative product. Include causes of the Great Depression as they affected your life history subject. Explain how specific New Deal programs affected their life circumstances.

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