American History Reading Focus Questions

Chapters 22-23: The Great Depression and New Deal

Directions: Please pick one of the following questions to write a response too. Type a ½ to full page in 12 pt. Times New Roman or Courier New font. Also, please include an introductory and concluding sentence with Chicago style footnotes to support your specific examples.

The question will be turned in on Tuesday May 27^h (A day classes) & Wednesday, May 28^th, 2008 (B day classes).

Chapter 22 Section 1 page 740 #2: Why did the Great Crash produce a ripple effect throughout the nation’s economy?

Chapter 22 Section 2 page 750 #3: What were some causes and effects of increased discrimination during the Great Depression?

Chapter 22 Section 3 page 752 #1: In what ways did the Americans pull together to survive the Great Depression?

Chapter 22 Section 4 page 756 #3: Why was the election of 1932 a significant turning point for American politics?

Chapter 23 Section 1 page 776 #1: What steps did FDR take to restore the nation’s hope and boost public confidence in economic institutions?

Chapter 23 Section 2 page 777 #1: What were some of the shortcomings and limits of the New Deal?

Chapter 23 Section 3 page 785 #3 or #4: What effects did the New Deal have on American culture? What lasting effects can be attributed to the New Deal?