Introduction

Central Question: What was life like in America during the Great Depression?

Listen to the 1932 song "Brother, Can you Spare a Dime?" while you complete the Explore Activity. This song is considered the anthem of the Great Depression; listen carefully to the lyrics. They speak directly about the plight of the average man on the street during the 1930s.

6.02 Notes Outline should be completed as you view the lesson. You will submit your work at the end of the lesson.

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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Examine the impact the Great Depression had on American families.
  • Discuss the Dust Bowl and how it affected mid-western families.
  • Analyze conditions created by the Dust Bowl for their impact on migration patterns during the Great Depression.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: US History 11 Objectives: 6, 6.4, & 7.1.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R1, R2, R4, R9, R10, W1, W2, W3, W4, W8, & W10.

 

 

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