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e GUIDED READING The Nation:>s Sick Economy

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A. As you read this section, take notes to describe the serious problems in each area of the economy that helped cause the Great Depression.

B. On the back of this paper, explain or define each of the folloWing:

Alfred E. Smith1 Dow Jones Industrial Average

.. Black Tuesday ' Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act

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GUIDED READING Hardship and Suffering During the Depression

A. As you read about how people coped with hard times, use the chart below to summarize the Great Depression's effects on various aspects of American life.

1. Employment

2. Housing

3. Farming

4. Race relations

5. Family life

6. Physical health

7. Emotional health

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B. On the back of this paper, define each of the following terms.

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GUIDED READING Hoover Struggles with the Depression

A. As you read about President Hoover's response to the Great Depression, write notes in the appropriate boxes to answer the questions.

1. What was Hoover's philosophy of government?

2. What was Hoover's initial reaction to the stock market crash of 1929?

3. a. What was the l'}ation's economic situation in 1930?

b. How did voters in 1930 respond to this situation?

• 4. a. What did Hoover do about the economic situation?

b. How did the economy respond to his efforts?

5. a. How did Hoover deal with the economic problem posed by the Bonus Army?

b. How did his efforts affect his own political situation?

B. On the back of this paper, explain the the main purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) and whether it succeeded in achieving that goal.

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GumeD READING A New Deal Fights the Depression

A. As you read about President Roosevelt's New Deal, take notes to answer questions about each new federal program. The first one is done for you.

1. Emergency Banking Relief Act (EBRA)

2. Glass-Steagall Banking Act of 1933

3. Federal Securities Act

4. National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)

5. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

6. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

7. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

8. Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERAl

9. Public Works Administration (PWA)

10. Civil Works Administration (CWA)

11. Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC)

Authoriz-ed the Treasur-~ Depar-tMent to inspect and close banks

To r-estor-e public confidence in banks

B. On the back of this paper, explain who Huey Long was and why he is a significant historical figure.

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GUIDED READING The Second New Deal Takes"Hold

A. As you read this section, take notes to answer questions about the second phase of Roosevelt's New Deal policies.

1. Farmers, migrant workers, and others living in rural areas

2. Students and other young people

3. Teachers, writers, artists, and other professionals

4. All workers, including the 1.memployed

5. Retired workers

6. The disabled, the needy elderly, and dependent mothers and children

B. On the back of this paper, describe how Eleanor Roosevelt contributed to the nation's recovery from the Depression.

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GUIDED READING The New Deal Affects Many Groups

·A. As you read, write notes about each group in Roosevelt's New Deal coalition.

Example(s) of appointees to important government positions:

Example(s) of appointees to important government positions:

Example(s) of union(s) organized during the New Deal:

Other groups:

Gains women made under the New Deal:

Gains African Americans made under the New Deal:

· Gains unions made under the New Deal:

Problems of women not solved by the New Deal:

Problems of African Americans not solved by the New Deal:

Problems of unions not solved by the New Deal:

Reasons they supported the Democratic party:

B. On the back of this paper, explain who John Collier was and how he helped one of the New Deal coalition groups.

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Section 4

As you read about how the Depression and New Deal influenced American culture, write notes in the appropriate boxes to answer the questions about each work.

1. Gone with the Wind

2. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

3. The War of the Worlds

4. Waiting for Lefty

5. Native Son

6. The Grapes of Wrath

7 Our Town

8. American Gothic

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theine? Who created or appeared in it?

What was it? What was its theme? Who created or appeared in it?

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<I GUIDED READING The Impact of the New Deal

Section 5

A. As you read about the impact of New Deal reforms, take notes about the lasting effects of those reforms on American society.

1. Labor

2. Agriculture and rural life

3. Banking and finance

4. Social welfare

5. Environment

B. On the back of this paper, explain the meaning of parity.

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