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Chapters 23-24. The Great Depression and the New Deal
The collapse of the U.S. banking system and stock market precipitated a massive Depression with worldwide consequences. The actions and reactions of the federal government did much to shape our nation's modern economy and government.
The specific focus of this unit will be on:
A. Causes of the Great Depression
B. The Hoover administration’s response
C. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal
D. Labor and union recognition
E. The New Deal coalition and its critics from the Right and the Left
F. Surviving hard times: American society during the Great Depression
Part 2 – Essay Question: Answer all parts of the question in full 1-2 page response, with developed thesis.
1. Identify three ways the Great Depression impacted the lives of average Americans in the cities? in the towns? or on the farms? How did the new Deal address their problems?
Part 3 - Vocabulary: These words are from the chapter, class readings, or discussion and will be used in context or need to be defined on the weekly chapter quiz. https://www.merriam-webster.com/
arcane
befall
deficit
destitute
evict
ideological
maldistribution
mire (used 2x, v. and n.)
relegate
stabilizing
sustainable
Definitions: Fill in the correct word that matches the definition listed.
1.___________________ (adj.) based on a system of ideals, often concerning economics, politics, or ethics
2.___________________ (v.) to hold steady or limit fluctuations
3.___________________ (n.) inequality or unevenness of placement (as of population, resources, or wealth)
4.___________________ (adj.) known or knowable only to a few people
5.___________________ (v.) to force (a tenant) out by legal process
6.___________________ (v.) to happen, especially as if by fate
7.___________________ (n.) a troublesome or intractable situation; or a marsh or bog
8.___________________ (v.) to assign to a place of insignificance or of oblivion
9.___________________ (adj.) lacking possessions and resources
10.__________________ (n.) insufficient in amount or quality, like revenue in a budget
11.__________________ (v.) to cause to stick fast in or as if in muck
12.__________________ (adj.) able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, often related to resources
Antonyms: Fill in the correct word that is opposite of the listed vocabulary word.
arcane
befall
deficit
destitute
evict
ideological
maldistribution
relegate
stabilizing
sustainable
1.___________________ Surplus or profit
2.___________________ Disappear or cease to exist (i.e. not happen)
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