Mr. Anderson, M.Ed., J.D.
AP US HISTORY
Unit #9: The Roaring 20’s and Depression 30’s
DURATION: 3 weeks
READINGS:
1. The American Pageant (13th Edition)
2. The American Pageant Guidebook
3. United States History AP Prep (Newman)
Chapters 31-33
Chapters 31-33
Chapters 23 & 24
OBJECTIVES: By the end of this unit, each student will be able to:
1. Analyze the fallout after WWI, the Lost Generation, and return to conservative
politics.
2. Discuss the social, economic and political impact of the Dust Bowl and the Great
Depression.
3. Describe the rise of intolerance, the resurgence of the KKK and the rise of
demagogues.
4. Discuss the importance of the New Deal and FDR in changing Americans view of the
role of their government.
EVALUATION:
1. QUIZ – Tuesday, February 17 (Chapter 31) (Newman Ch. 23 Key Terms/Qs DUE)
2. QUIZ – Monday, February 23 (Chapter 32) (Newman Ch. 24 Key Terms/Qs DUE)
3. EXAM – Friday, February 27 (Ch. 31-33)
ASSIGNMENTS: Please review Part I for Chapters 31-33 in The American Pageant
Guidebook (Piehl).
Chapter 23 Key Terms (Newman): Briefly identify, define, and/or explain.
Select 10 Key Names, Events, & Terms from each column on p. 485 for a total of 30.
Please only select those names, events and terms for which you lack a thorough
understanding.
Chapter 23 Questions (Newman): pp. 486-487: Q. #1-10 (MC)
p. 488: Q. #1-5 (Explain fully; 1/2 page each)
Chapter 24 Key Terms (Newman): Briefly identify, define, and/or explain.
Select 10 Key Names, Events, & Terms from each column on p. 511 for a total of 30
Please only select those names, events and terms for which you lack a thorough
understanding.
Chapter 24 Questions (Newman): pp. 511 - 513: Q. #1-10 (MC)
p. 513: Q. #1-5 (Explain fully; 1/2 page each)
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