Thurs, March 15 Beware the Ides of March…. Julius Caesar R.I.P. 44 BCE DUE TODAY: 31.3 DUE MONDAY, 3/19: 31.4 (back page) Quiz on 31.2-31.4, and

Thurs, March 15

Beware the Ides of March…. Julius Caesar R.I.P. 44 BCE

DUE TODAY: 31.3

DUE MONDAY, 3/19: 31.4 (back page)

Quiz on 31.2-31.4, and Stock Market graphs/q’s on Monday, 3/19 – can use your notes

Don’t forget to work on your outside sources for your museum research. You will not have enough time in the computer lab next week to do all that research AND your resource list AND search for your visuals AND write your descriptions… So be on top of it!

When people are desperate…

Must find a way to bring economic prosperity back to their countries during the global depression

U.S. & FDR

Only the strongest democracies survive in Europe– Britain, France

Elsewhere: Abandon the governments that have failed the people new leaders

USSR - Communists

Italy – Mussolini

Japan - Militarists

Germany –Hitler

The Age of Fascism

Five prominent countries come under a form of government called “fascism” – Soviet Union, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Spain.

We need to make sense of this word “fascism” – You might be wondering: Is it like totalitarianism? Is it always a dictator? Let’s find out!

The Age of FascismDirections – 25 minutes

Read the front-and-back handout explaining ITALY, USSR, GERMANY, and JAPAN. Fill out the “Fascism Chart”

Use your 31.3 notes and your Fascism chart to add information to your Archive Collection Sheet. Brainstorm what to look up in some outside resources!

The Age of Stock Market Speculation

In order for us to gain a better understanding of how the stock market operated in the beginning of the 20th century we will be running a stock market simulation in class.

Speculation: Unsound or risky investments in hopes of making money quickly.

This simulation will allow us to gain first hand experience in stock market speculation and the practice of buying stocks on margin. Your group will get a chance to test your investment chops!

Stock Market Vocab: What is the stock market?

A system for buying and selling shares of companies. This was how corporations were able to raise funds very quickly.

What is “buying stock on margin”?

Purchasing stock with only a small down payment and taking a loan to purchase the rest. ($1,000 = $10,000 in stock because if you have the $1,000 cash you can get a $9,000 loan)

What is a “margin call”?

To protect their loans, stockbrokers could demand the investor repay the loan at once. This would occur if the price of a stock tanked. Not all stocks tanked!!

Stock Market Simulation :

You will begin with $1,000.

You may use it to buy any combination of shares.

Appoint a stock broker in your group to check your math each time you make a trade.

Throughout the simulation we will be supplying you with business news and tips to help make your investment decisions. You should decide how much to trust these tips based on what you see happening in the market.

YES! you may purchase stock on margin paying 10% cash and 90% on loan.

Stock: is a share in the Company. You buy stock. Then, if the stock price goes up you may sell your shares for a profit. If it goes down you can either hold your shares or sell them at a loss.

Stock Market Simulation :

You will begin with $1,000.

You may use it to buy any combination of shares.

Appoint a stock broker in your group to check your math each time you make a trade.

Throughout the simulation we will be supplying you with business news and tips to help make your investment decisions. You should decide how much to trust these tips based on what you see happening in the market.

YES! you may purchase stock on margin paying 10% cash and 90% on loan.

Stock: is a share in the Company. You buy stock. Then, if the stock price goes up you may sell your shares for a profit. If it goes down you can either hold your shares or sell them at a loss.

*REMEMBER: The stock market can go up and it can go down. It is up to you to decide your level of risk. More expensive stock have a higher payoff, but you can lose more if they tank.

You must make at least four trades during the game (buying or selling stocks). You can only make two moves during each round.

Companies Selling Shares

American Can: Tin Can manufacture

American Telephone and Telegraph: AT&T

General Electric: G.E.

General Motors: G.M.

United States of Steel: Steel manufacture

Radio Corporation of America: R.C. A.

Example Stock Record Sheet:

BUYING SELLING


Round 1 open

Round 1 close

BUYING SELLING


Example of loan

Example of selling w/ loan

BUYING SELLING

The Simulation Set Up:

Stock Tip: You will be given investment news or tips that accurately reflect events in American business history.

Price Graph: A visual representation of the price movement of your investment.

Opening Bell: Stock prices for each companies’ stock at the open of trading.

Closing Bell: Prices at the end of trading. Usually will be the opening price for the next day.

Investment News!

General Electric stock looks to be on the rise with the introduction of their newest electric refrigerator!

The new features and added shelf space has all the competition beat.

I recommend investing heavily in General Electric!

Opening Bell Day 1

American Can 30

American Telephone and Telegraph 115

General Electric 140

General Motors 10

United States of Steel 85

Radio Corporation of America 2

Closing Bell: Day 1

American Can 75



General Motors 15



Investment News!

I just got a tip that American Can is a hot stock!

The rumors on Wall Street are that Tin prices are on the decline allowing American Can to increase profit margins.

This stock is sure to go sky high!

Investment News!

General Motors has just introduced their new Cadillac

Coach and Landau car models.

With a new look, stylish interior, and more horse power these cars have taken over the

competition.

I’d recommend investing heavily into General Motors!

Investment News! American Can is making

big moves!

“American Can is sure to continue and expand its domination of the manufacturing industry. C.E.O., Nelson Peltz, just announced that with the companies assembly line innovations they will be able to increase production by 12% over the next 2 years.”

-Business Weekly, 1929

Opening Bell: Day 2

American Can 160



General Motors 65



Closing Bell: Day 2

American Can 290



General Motors 115



Stock Movements

Investment News!

There is speculation that a merger between AT&T and their European counterpart is in the final stages of approval.

With this merger the company would control 75% of the telephone and telegraph lines around the globe.

My advise: BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Bell: Day 3

American Can 290



General Motors 115



Closing Bell: Day 3

American Can 50


General Electric 85

General Motors 155



Stock Movement

Investment News! RCA has just put the

finishing touches on their 10 acre radio manufacturing facility in New Jersey.

The success of the nation’s first private radio station will increase public demand for radios over the next decade.

This new facility will be able to produce more than 2.5 million radio units over the next 8 years to meet the publics demand.

Opening Bell: Day 4

American Can 50


General Electric 85

General Motors 155



Closing Bell: Day 4

American Can 75



General Motors 140



Stock Movement

Investment News!

U.S. Steel makes way for their new 20 acre steel and iron processing facility in Youngstown, OH.

Groundbreaking has begun and in anticipation of their increased production stock prices are expected to sky rocket.

Jump on this flight before it is too late.

Opening Bell: Day 5

American Can 75



General Motors 140



Closing Bell: Day 5

American Can 110



General Motors 205



Stock Movement

Investment News!

The Market can do no wrong!

The American economy has never been stronger.

Invest across the board.

With RCA’s sharp gains this stock is sure to continue into the black.

Opening Bell: Day 6

American Can 110



General Motors 205



Closing Bell: Day 6

American Can 180



General Motors 180



Stock Movement

Investment News!

RCA flounders while the rest of the market gains.

GE, AT&T, and US Steel lead the way as the market surges forward.

Diversify your portfolio.

Opening Bell: Day 7

American Can 180



General Motors 180



Closing Bell: Day 7

American Can 85



General Motors 35



Stock Movements

Discussion

Did you make money, break even, or owe money to your stock broker?

What was your investment strategy? Did you play it safe or take risk? Explain why you chose this strategy?

Did your knowledge of the causes of the stock market crash affect your choice of strategy?

Effects

Signaled the beginning of the greatest economic depression in the 20th century.

30 billion in losses.

Spread fear and panic throughout financial markets

Caused 3,000 banks to fail.

Documents

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