UNITED STATES HISTORY AND THE CONSTITUTION
President Franklin D. Roosevelt conducting one of his famous fireside chats. Image obtained from google.com.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the conflict between traditionalism and progressivism in the 1920s and the economic collapse and the political response to the economic crisis in the 1930s.
Enduring Understanding
The role of government in a democracy is to protect the rights and well-being of the people. Government’s role in regulating the economy and promoting economic growth, however, is controversial. To understand the consequences of economic cycles and to make informed economic choices and political decisions about government policies, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following primary sources: