Unit 11 Short Essay Assignment
These questions will test your knowledge of the Great Depression and its affects on America. Use what you have learned in Unit 11, both on the Online School and in your textbook to thoroughly answer each question. Be sure that each response is at least 5 sentences long and includes historically accurate information. Use complete sentences. Each question is worth 5 pts. for a total of 100 pts.
1. Many people refer to America in the 1920’s as “The Booming” or “Roaring 20’s”. Why were these years referred to as such, and why might they be inaccurate descriptions?
2. Many shares of stocks were purchased on credit. (Think credit cards.) What was the effect of buying things on credit during the 20’s, and what effect does buying things on credit have on people today?
3.What were the events of Black Tuesday, and why was it given this name?
4. After the stock market crashed, businesses had to cut costs because of the limited budget. How did this affect the American people?
5. Why did Americans stop trusting banks during the Great Depression? What did they do with their money?
6. How did life change for Americans during the Great Depression? What are some specific effects it had on families?
7. How did the government support Americans who were struggling during the Great Depression?
8. What was the Dustbowl, and how did it affect the farmers?
9.Why was President Hoover called “The Do Nothing” President, and how did President Roosevelt instill hope in the American people?
10. Some people say our current economy is similar to that of the Great Depression’s. Would you agree? Why or why not?
These questions will test your knowledge of the Great Depression and its affects on America. Use what you have learned in Unit 11, both on the Online School and in your textbook to thoroughly answer each question. Be sure that each response is at least 5 sentences long and includes historically accurate information. Use complete sentences. Each question is worth 5 pts. for a total of 100 pts.
1. Many people refer to America in the 1920’s as “The Booming” or “Roaring 20’s”. Why were these years referred to as such, and why might they be inaccurate descriptions?
2. Many shares of stocks were purchased on credit. (Think credit cards.) What was the effect of buying things on credit during the 20’s, and what effect does buying things on credit have on people today?
3.What were the events of Black Tuesday, and why was it given this name?
4. After the stock market crashed, businesses had to cut costs because of the limited budget. How did this affect the American people?
5. Why did Americans stop trusting banks during the Great Depression? What did they do with their money?
6. How did life change for Americans during the Great Depression? What are some specific effects it had on families?
7. How did the government support Americans who were struggling during the Great Depression?
8. What was the Dustbowl, and how did it affect the farmers?
9.Why was President Hoover called “The Do Nothing” President, and how did President Roosevelt instill hope in the American people?
10. Some people say our current economy is similar to that of the Great Depression’s. Would you agree? Why or why not?