B: Herbert Hoover and Tent Cities

Hey everyone! For those that missed class the other day, we discussed life during the Great Depression. We dove into poverty, unemployment, Hoovervilles, hoboes, and the Dust Bowl (all in one day!).

For homework, please read pp.684-689 and complete the worksheet on President Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression. The worksheet is going to to be due on Tuesday during class.

Also, I have posted a news story on the current events blog. This article directly correlates to what we discussed in class about how people are now living in tent cities all over the country due to massive unemployment and poverty. I also want you to research where else these tent cities are popping up around the United States.

This assignment is a little different from the previous assignments though. For this assignment, you only have to comment once. This is what I expect in your comment:

1.) Where else are these tent cities popping up?
2.) How do you feel about these tent cities and the fact that people have to live in them?
3.) Take an active stance. What are your ideas to fix this problem or to help these people out? What can you do personally to help out?

This assignment is going to be worth 10 points (3 points per question above). You get an automatic 1 point for doing the assignment. PLEASE REACT TO YOUR CLASSMATES' COMMENTS. This is an open discussion.

The news story assignment is due on Monday, March 7. Please comment on the current events blog.

Rise of World Dicatators

Hey everyone! Today we learned about the economic indicators that we use to see how healthy our economy is. We also looked at the bank runs of 1929 and analyzed how the Great Depression spread throughout the world.

Your homework is to read pp. 734-739 in your textbook about why many totalitarian leaders were able to gain power in the atmosphere of the Great Depression. Please jot down notes (I will check them).

For those of you that did not complete the Comparison Paper for the causes of the Great Depression and our current economic crisis, I urge you to complete it as soon as possible. You definately do not want a 0 for this assignment!

Lastly, remember to bring coats to your next class! Thanks!

~Mr. Mazur

Causes of the Great Depression Essay

Hey everyone! Just wanted to keep you updated on assignments over the long weekend!

For my A Day Period 3-4 Class: We are going to be finishing the presentations first on Tuesday and then you will be completing the 1920s Quest. Make sure you study for this!

For my B Day class: Our current economic situation in the United States is extremely similar to what happened leading up to the Great Depression. Your assignment is to research the causes of our bad economy and write a 1-2 page paper comparing it with the causes of the Great Depression.

Spelling and grammar will be graded because this is considered a formal essay. Please support your arguements. Also, this assignment will be 15 points. Please email me with any questions.

Have a great 4-day weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

Prohibition Homework

Hey everyone! Today we talked about fundamentalist beliefs in the 1920s and analyzed the impact these had on society (Scopes Trial and Prohibition). We then proceeded to look at the history of Prohibition in the United States.

For homework, you are to read the Digital History article on Prohibition and write within a paragraph (using notes we used in class and the article) whether you believe Prohibition was ultimately and success or a failure). Be sure to explain your answer thoroughly.

~Mr. Mazur