1929-1939: The Great Depression and the New Deal
Did the New Deal use socialism to save capitalism? Hamiltonian means for Jeffersonian ends?
An Original Fireside Chat
7 credits ⓘ Credits worth $1 each, buy more and get discount
Students will learn about the New Deal and will hone their rhetorical skills--style, strategy and organization. Suggested time: 3-6 class periods.The Great Depression Hall of Fame
14 credits ⓘ Credits worth $1 each, buy more and get discountThere are Halls of Fame for Baseball, Football and other sports. Why not a Great Depression Hall of Fame? Your class will serve as the first Induction Committee. Students will select and defend potential nominees from a famous group of 26 as they grapple with the searing questions of that painful and important time, The Great Depression. Suggested time: 5-8 class periods.