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We are depressed…. Time for some depression…. Do Now- What does this image say about the depression. Information. January 9, 2013 - midterm exam - no changes announced yet Continue the Depression era - stock market crash - poverty - government intervention
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We are depressed… Time for some depression…
Information • January 9, 2013 - midterm exam - no changes announced yet • Continue the Depression era - stock market crash - poverty - government intervention • End of the 2nd Marking Period 01-15-14
Midterm Exam Dates • January 13 - Period 1 and Period 4 • January 14 - Period 2 and Period 5 • January 15 - Period 7 and Period 6 • January 16 - Period 3 and Period 8
Current Events • Coldest temperatures in 20 years - have you noticed its cold - frostbite can occur in under 30 minutes of exposure • Private jet crash in Colorado - dangerous airport - high winds, co-pilot killed
Depression Hits • Loss of homes - people evicted - sleeping on the streets - “Shantytowns” known as Hoovervilles • Loss of jobs - unemployment up • Dustbowl
Dustbowl • Dustbowl - severe drought in the Midwest - poor soil conservation - farms decimated - food prices increased
Chapter 14-2 • Complete the Organizer for the section - effects of the Depression on people - physical, mental, emotional issues
Exit From your learning, what group or groups of people felt the effects of the Depression worst? Learning Scale Rating: Look at the objectives for the lesson, refer to the scale on the desk to rate your understand and mastery of the objectives.