The Great Depression brought hardship to the nation as families struggled to make ends meet. Individual efforts sometimes coalesced into collective action as various groups petitioned companies and the U.S. government for support, relief, and fair wages. In this inquiry, students will research a strike, march, or protest to learn what these groups wanted, how others responded, whether they saw their goals achieved, and why protest is valuable, no matter the outcome.
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The Great Depression brought hardship to the nation as families struggled to make ends meet. Individual efforts sometimes coalesced into collective action as various groups petitioned companies and the U.S. government for support, relief, and fair wages. In this inquiry, students will research a strike, march, or protest to learn what these groups wanted, how…
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Natural disasters and economic collapse forced roughly 2.5 million people from their homes during the Dust Bowl. Refugees often lived in migrant labor camps created by the Farm Security Administration. This inquiry asks students to humanize the history of the Dust Bowl by exploring the songs that were popular in the FSA camps alongside moments…
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The Great Depression had far-reaching and devastating impacts across the United States. Many parents, business owners, government agents, workers, children, and countless other groups experienced significant changes. This inquiry gives students the opportunity to explore the complexities of a difficult time in history and invites conversations about varying circumstances based on opportunity, race, and economic…
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The “Roaring ‘20s” was a period of unparalleled economic success, but by the end of the decade, it all came crashing down. In this inquiry, students will determine the major causes of the Crash of 1929 by using newspaper headlines from the crash.
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