U.S. History II – AP
Mr. Murray
The following document is a course syllabus for the fourth unit, From Boom to Bust: The Great Depression & New Deal.
You will be expected to follow along with the readings listed and meet the deadline of all assignments.
All assignments MUST be completed in advance of the day that they are listed. Text readings are to be completed on your own.
While they are not the sole source of course information they will complement your classroom notes and lectures and can be
used in the event of an absence from class.
This syllabus is subject to change throughout the unit. Make sure to keep it with you and bring it to class each day. I DO NOT
KEEP A HARD COPY IN THE CLASSROOM SO PRINT IT OUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE.
1930's Green Bay Packers
The 30's was not a great time for our country, but for the Green Bay Packers things were pretty good!
Champion seasons in 1930,31,36,39. (Counting 1929 that’s three in a row). Lost the Championship in
1938. Decade record 86-35-4. Led by receiver Don Hutson who still ranks as one of the greatest
football players in NFL history.
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
12/1/15
12/2/15
12/4/15
12/7/15
12/8/15
12/10/15
12/11/15
Causes of the Great Depression
Hardship & Suffering
Government Response
Quiz & Document Analysis Discussion
The Election of 1932
The New Deal
The New Deal
12/14/15
12/16/15
12/17/15
12/18/15
Quiz & Document Analysis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
Assessment
11/24/15
12/1/15
12/2/15
12/3/15
12/7/15
12/8/15
12/9/15
Causes of the Great Depression
Hardship & Suffering
Government Response
Quiz & Document Analysis Discussion
The Election of 1932
The New Deal
The New Deal
12/11/15
12/14/15
12/15/15
12/17/15
Quiz & Document Analysis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
Assessment
11/30/15
12/2/15
12/3/15
12/4/15
12/8/15
12/9/15
12/10/15
Causes of the Great Depression
Hardship & Suffering
Government Response
Quiz & Document Analysis Discussion
The Election of 1932
The New Deal
The New Deal
12/14/15
12/15/15
12/16/15
12/18/15
Quiz & Document Analysis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
“Roosevelt Recession”/ 08 Crisis
Assessment
Readings (should be read BEFORE the topic is discussed in class)
Causes of the Great Depression
-The coming of the Great Depression Pgs. 663-666
Hardship & Suffering
-Dustbowl and Oakies Experience Pgs. 672-674
Government Response
-The Hoover Years Pg. 666
Election of 1932
-New Deal Introduction Pg. 667
The New Deal (Day 1)
-Brain Trust & 1st 100 Days Pgs.667-670
-Indian New Deal Pg. 670
-Black Cabinet Pgs. 671-672
The New Deal (Day 2)
-WPA Pg. 675
-Organized Labor Pgs. 675-677
-Opponents of the New Deal Pgs. 677-679
-Continuing Depression Pgs. 679-682
Assigned Dates/Due Dates
(Does not include any work that may be assigned, completed, or graded in class)
12/7 & 12/14---- Quizzes
12/7 & 12/14---- Document Analysis
12/17--- Analysis Report Due
12/18----Assessment & Warm ups Collected
12/3 & 12/11---- Quizzes
12/3 & 12/11---- Document Analysis
12/15--- Analysis Report Due
12/17----Assessment & Warm ups Collected
12/4 & 12/14---- Quizzes
12/4 & 12/14---- Document Analysis
12/16--- Analysis Report Due
12/18----Assessment & Warm ups Collected
FORMAT FOR DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Name:
Date:
Document Name:
Thesis Statement:
1-2 sentences that state your argument and your three points of proof based on the document…The document is your
evidence
Three Pieces of Evidence to Defend Each of Your Supporting Arguments
1.
2.
3.
Contextualization
2-3 sentences…can you place the argument within broader historical events…the why
O.I (Outside Information & AKA Inventory)
Facts, dates, Evidence to defend your argument beyond the document