Unit The 1920’s, Great Depression and the New Deal.doc

Connecticut Technical High School SystemModern American History 6/28/11Unit 3: Significant social, political and economic changes post World War I through the Great Depression. Goal: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the United States changed in the 1920s. Specifically, students will be able to explain the causes of the Great Depression, how it affected American society, and how the New Deal addressed the Great Depression, transformed American federalism, and initiated the welfare state.Big Idea (s): o Changes in technologies of transportation and communication, in values and habits, and economic life transformed the face of American life in the 1920s. o The United States became an urban nation, with a diverse population and variety of values.o After the stock market crash of 1929, the United States economy sank into the worst depression in its history. Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated federal programs that put Americans back to work and provided an economic safety net.o The Great Depression and the New Deal dramatically changed the lives of most Americans and began to change both their understanding of the economic system and the role of government in American life. o The New Deal had many long term effects on United States government and society; and as a result of the New Deal, the role of the Federal government changed, transforming American politics, the economy and society. o Business was booming in the 1920s and the standard of living rose for many Americans bringing many social, economic and political changes. Inventions and technological advances transformed production and work, as well as rural and urban life.o Social and political changes in society brought new attitudes and lifestyles to the nation, bust some changes caused conflict.o Popular culture was influenced by the mass media and new forms of popular entertainment and technology were developed.o Economic conditions affect politics, individuals and societies. Economic security became recognized as a condition of personal freedom.o The ideals of freedom and equality continued to evolve for various groups and in various ways (i.e. womens struggle for suffrage and equal rights, African-Americans - racial tensions manifested in the rise of black nationalism, the Harlem Renaissance, the first great north migration, the response of the KKK, fear and hysteria over radicals, the closing of the open door for immigrants, and the resurgence of Protestant fundamentalism).Essential Question (s): 1920so How and why did technology and American society change during the twenties?o Why did problems develop in the American economy in the 1920s?o What were the ideas and issues that made the 1920s “roar”?o Is what is good for American business good for America?o How can leadership affect a nation? Great Depressiono How did the American view of government and the economy change during the Great Depression? o How does the economy affect politics? o What forces drive an economy? When these forces fail, what impact does it have on individuals and societies? New Dealo What long term effects did the New Deal have on American politics, economy, and society? o What should the role of government be in meeting the needs of its citizens?o Does regulating the economy infringe upon individual freedom?Learning OutcomesStudents will:As evidenced by oral, written, and/or performance:Literacy 1. Define and apply key vocabulary/concepts: Red Scare, “Lost Generation”, Prohibition, Harlem Renaissance,Great Migration, Normalcy, Business Cycle,Great Depression, New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform), Inflation/Deflation, Margin Buying,Bull Market/Bear Market,Overproduction, Under-consumption,Unemployment: Paraphrase/summarize Compare/contrast Classify Categorize Discuss/explain Illustrate Demonstrate Reflect/relate Infer Vocabulary journals Narrative descriptions 2-3 Column Notes (i.e. term/definition/illustrate/paraphrase/relate) Lincs/Frayer Visual representation (i.e concept diagram/map, graph, chart, drawing, poster, comic strip, cartoon) Discussion Oral presentation Short answer (H) Essay (H) Make judgments and inferences related to the historical novel.11.6 Assess the significant social, political and economic changes in the United States. Red Scare “Lost Generation” Prohibition Harlem Renaissance Great Migration Normalcy Business CycleAn assessment of social, political and economic changes in the 1920s.11.7 Describe and evaluate the causes and economic, environmental and social consequences of the Great Depression. Causes of the Great Depressiono Unregulated business practiceso Tariffs and trade warso Stock market crash Effects of Great Depressiono Massive unemployment, poverty and widespread hardship o Changing role of governmento Power of Executive Branch-FDR Causes/Impact of the Dust Bowl and the Bonus Army A description and evaluation of the causes and impact of the Great Depression on American society.(H) Create legislation that might have prevented or minimized the impact of the Great Depression.11.8 Describe and evaluate the impact of the New Deal: Goals of the New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform). Major legislation and programs. Costs and benefits of the New Deal. Expanded role of government in the economy.A summary of New Deal programs and an assessment of the positives/negatives of these programs.(H) Defend or dispute the effectiveness of the New Deal. Extension Activity: Teacher(s) Designed Formative Assessment(s)District-wide Trimester Assessment(s) TBDhttp:/sde-cthsi/DWTA/academic.htmlConceptsStudents need to know about:SkillsStudents need to be able to do:Literacy 1. Red Scare, “Lost Generation”, Prohibition, Harlem Renaissance,Great Migration, Normalcy, Business Cycle, Dust Bowl, Bonus Army,Great Depression, New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform), Inflation/Deflation, Margin Buying,Bull Market/Bear Market,Overproduction, Under-consumption,Unemployment:Define and apply (Red Scare, “Lost Generation”, Prohibition, Harlem Renaissance,Great Migration, Normalcy, Business Cycle, Dust Bowl, Bonus Army,Great Depression, New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform), Inflation/Deflation, Margin Buying,Bull Market/Bear Market,Overproduction, Under-consumption,Unemployment): Paraphrase/summarize Compare/contrast Classify Categorize Discuss/explain Illustrate Demonstrate Reflect/relate Infer11.6Harlem Renaissance“Lost Generation”Great MigrationNormalcyBusiness CycleCompose (diary of life of a minority in the 1920s)Role play (major personality of the Jazz Age)Analyze (primary sources)Examine (advertisements to determine effectiveness)Define (key terms)Create (a graph/chart of the business cycle)11.7 The causes and economic, environmental and social consequences of the Great Depression.Causes of Depression:Inflation/DeflationMargin BuyingBull Market/Bear MarketOverproductionUnder-consumptionUnemploymentUnregulated business practicesTariffs and trade wars Stock market crashEffects of Great Depression Massive unemployment, poverty and widespread hardship Changing role of government Power of Executive Branch-FDRCauses/Impact of the Dust Bowl and the Bonus Army Describe and evaluation (the causes and economic, environmental and social consequences of the Great Depression)Simulate (stock market crash)Define (key business terms)Compare/contrast FDR vs. Hoover in 1932 Election.Discuss (group-effects of Great Depression using statistics)Debate (major causes of Great Depression)11.8 The impact of the New Deal:o Goals of the New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform).o Major legislation and programs.o Costs and benefits of the New Deal. o Expanded role of government in the economy.Describe and evaluate (the impact of the New Deal- Goals of the New Deal (Relief, Recovery, Reform), Major legislation and programs., Costs and benefits of the New Deal, Expanded role of government in the economy).Compare/Contrast (effectiveness of New Deal Agencies.)Compose (letter to suggest a course of action)Define (key terms)Summarize (New Deal plan)Resources: Bringing History Alive, TCI United States History ProgramDepression era photos: /archive/captured.aspGreat Depression/New DealAmerican Nation-Ch. 14, 15Primary Source Reading 14, 15Literature Reading 14, 15American History Cartoon 23, 24Geography Activity 14America: Pathways-Ch. 22, 23Literature Activity-In Search of Work, Migrant Farmers*Honors-The Americans-Ch. 14, 15Guided Reading-Ch. 23 sec. 1, A New Deal Fights the Depression. Primary Source-The Stock Market Crash, Political Cartoon, Attack on the Bonus Army, Letter from a Dust Bowl Survivor. Humanities Transparencies-Dust Storm. Literature-John Steinbecks The Grapes of WrathNorwalk WPA Art:/ntd_murals.htmNew Deal Network/Library of Congress-WPA Life Histories/ammem/wpaintro/wpahome.htmlDBQ-Impact Great Depression/mhs/apus/dbq/2003/group05.htmLibrary of Congress-Voices of the Dust Bowl/ammem/afctshtml/tshome.htmlPBS-Surviving the Dust Bowl/wgbh/amex/dustbowl/B