Pop Culture During the Great Depression

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Activate Prior Knowledge: Before the Great Depression, what role did the government usually play in helping people during economic hard times?

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How did popular culture in the 1930s reflect the experiences of Americans during the Great Depression?

Fill in the Blank

The first movies with sound, called ___, replaced silent movies in the 1930s.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were common themes in movies during the 1930s?

• Poor men achieving economic success

• Superheroes saving the world

• Science fiction adventures

• Royal families and their politics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is correctly matched with their contribution to 1930s popular culture?

• John Steinbeck – wrote about economic prosperity

• Langston Hughes – wrote about hardships faced by minorities

• Dorothea Lange – wrote novels about farmers

• Mickey Mouse – captured human suffering on film

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How did New Deal programs support the arts and culture in America during the 1930s?

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What is one important question you answered?