Each group will investigate the following aspects of their assigned year:
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Category |
2020 |
1932-33 |
|
U.S. President & Political Focus |
Who was the president? What were their main political concerns? |
Who was the president? What were their main political concerns? |
|
Economic Challenges |
What financial difficulties did the country face? How did people cope? |
What was happening economically? What struggles did Americans face? |
|
Immigration |
What were the general attitudes toward immigrants? Were certain groups treated differently? |
What were the general attitudes toward immigrants? Were certain groups treated differently? |
|
Major Historical Events (2-3) |
What were some of the most significant national or global events? |
What key events shaped this time period? |
|
News & Media |
How did people get their news? What sources were most trusted? |
How did people get their news? What sources were most trusted? |
|
Education |
How did American children attend school? What challenges did they face? |
What was school like during this time? How was education affected by the economy? |
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Popular Culture |
What music, movies, books, or other forms of entertainment were popular? Who were some major entertainers? |
What music, movies, books, or other forms of entertainment were popular? Who were some major entertainers? |