A full essay will include intro/conclusion and 3 supporting paragraphs. Be prepared to answer both questions.
- The United States experienced an era of conservative politics and anti-immigrant attitudes during the 1920s while experiencing tremendous economic growth. It’s also a period shrouded in myth and stereotypes. Did the 1920s “roar” for all Americans — why or why not? Use examples from lectures and readings to describe the general political, economic, and social climate of the US during the 1920s.
- FDR’s New Deal was met with fierce resistance by critics of his day, not unlike progressive political agendas of today, some of which we read and discussed in class. To what extent did FDR’s New Deal succeed in mitigating the Great Depression? To that end, what were some of the underlying causes of the Great Depression? How did FDR’s response differ from Herbert Hoover’s response? Present an argument in support of your answer using relevant historical evidence and class sources.
