AHC Great Depression

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Gather your knowledge: What are some bad things happening during the Roaring Twenties?

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What do you think should have been done with the surplus food and products?

Poll

Should the average American want money to be distributed evenly?

• Yes, its the government's responsibility to make sure all are cared for

• No. People make their own money - govt should stay out of our business.

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Black Tuesday is called 'black' because it was a dark, sad day. Why do we call the day after Thanksgiving 'Black Friday'?

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Write a BUMPER STICKER SLOGAN advertising the Great Crash.

Poll

In times like the Depression, where should money go?

• Directly to the people who need it

• To charities and agencies who distribute the money

Poll

Is it ok to steal food if your family is starving and you have no other way to feed them?

• Yes

• No

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What do you think FDR will do differently than Hoover to fix the economy?

Poll

Which side are you on with FDR's policies?

• Too radical - too close to Socialism

• Too Conservative - not radical enough

• Doesn't help the average person enough

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Which of the New Deal programs do you think we should have today?

Poll

What group do you think was hit hardest by the Great Depression?

• Women

• Black Americans

• Native Americans

• Hispanic Americans

Poll

Do you think the Government should have a role in fixing climate related crises like the Dust Bowl and Climate Change?

• Yes

• No

• Should be handled by individuals and businesses.

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What kind of media (movies, music, books) do you think people sought out during the Great Depression?

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What should we do to ensure something like the Great Depression doesn't happen again?