Bust – Americans' Experiences of the Depression and New Deal 2/2: America, 1920–1973 - Opportunity and Inequality

America, 1920–1973 - Opportunity and Inequality - Bust – Americans’ Experiences of the Depression and New Deal. The resources are suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History.

• American society during the Depression: unemployment; farmers; businessmen; Hoover’s responses and unpopularity; Roosevelt’s election as president.
• The effectiveness of the New Deal on different groups in society: successes and limitations including opposition towards the New Deal from Supreme Court, Republicans and Radical politicians; Roosevelt’s contribution as president; popular culture.
• The impact of the Second World War: America’s economic recovery; Lend Lease; exports; social developments, including experiences of African-Americans and women.

Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons, revision guide and assessment:

01 - The 1932 Presidential Election
02 - The Hundred Days
03 - The New Deal - Relief, Recovery and Reform
04 - The Second New Deal
05 - Republicans and Radicals - Opposition to the New Deal
06 - The Supreme Court’s Opposition to the New Deal
07 - The Flint Sit In and The Battle of the Overpass
08 - Success and Limitations of the New Deal
09 - Interpretations of the New Deal
10 - Thomas Hart Benton’s 1930s America
11 - America’s Entry into World War Two
12 - World War Two - American’s Economic Recovery
13 - The Impact of the Second World War on African Americans
14 - The Impact of the Second World War on American Women
15 - Bust – Americans’ Experiences of the Depression and New Deal: Assessment
16 - Bust – Americans’ Experiences of the Depression and New Deal: Revision Guide

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