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=Unit 3: Boom Times to Hard Times, 1920-1941=

Overview:
In this unit, students explore the phenomenal economic growth and social changes that mark the 1920s as well as the conflicts that arose over modernization. Additionally, students analyze how the bubble burst and what actions were taken to get America out of the Great Depression.

Lesson 1: Intro to the Roaring 20s
1920's Movie & Guided Viewing Activity

Lesson 2: Small Group Exploration
Students work in groups to prepare 3 special edition newspapers regarding 1920s events: Social Changes, African-American Advancement & Culture, and Conflict & Controversy. Activity sheet, topics, and rubric included below. Students conclude multiple day lesson with wrap up activity (Chpt 20 Quizzes) available in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 3: 1920s Politics
Students explore the shared ideals of 1920s Republican leadership.

Lesson 4: A Booming Economy
This lesson focuses on the growth of the US economy and consumer culture following WWI. Student Activity: Chpt 21 Quizzes

Lesson 5: Intro to The Great Depression
1930's Movie & Guided Viewing Activity

Lesson 6: The Bubble Bursts
Students will explore the economic and social impact of the stock market crash and resulting Great Depression.

Lesson 7: FDR's Fireside Chat
In this half day lesson, students work in small groups to evalute FDR's 1936 Labor Day Fireside Chat. []

Lesson 8: 1932 Election
Students review the impact of Depression life on the American public, Hoover's response & the outcome of the 1932 Presidential election.

Lesson 9: FDR's New Deal
Students explore the goals of the New Deal and complete an activity in which they examine the legacy of several New Deal agencies today.

Lesson 10: The New Deal Ends
This lesson takes a look at critics and criticisms as well as accomplishments of the New Deal and factors that brought it to an end in the late 1930s. Student activity: Book Quizzes Chpt 23