Lesson 6.01 Boom to Bust

Complete 6.01 Causes of the Depression. Submit your completed work to 6.01 Causes of the Depression Dropbox.

Complete 6.01 Hoover v. FDR Discussion.

1) Read two excerpts from speeches made by Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt during the presidential campaign of 1932:

Excerpts from 1932 Speeches

2) Compose answers to the following questions:

• What differences in Roosevelt and Hoover's philosophies of government are revealed in these speech excerpts? (2-3 sentences)
• What political leaders and parties today sound most like Roosevelt?
• What political leaders and parties today sound most like Hoover?
• Do you think America is leaning toward one of these visions today?

3) Post your question responses to 6.01 Hoover v. FDR Discussion.

4) Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts:

• Choose one posting that you agree with and respond with why you agree.
• Choose one posting that you disagree with and respond with why you disagree.

Throughout this lesson you worked on your 6.01 Notes Outline. Be sure to go back through the lesson to find any missing answers. Submit your completed outline to 6.01 Notes Outline Dropbox.