GD Lesson 3 Power Point

Bell Ringer : 

Bell Ringer Directions as you come into class answer the following question on a loose leaf sheet of paper. Question: After last nights homework do you agree with Hoover or FDR on the solving the Great Depression and why?

Election of 1932 : 

Election of 1932

Keynesianism : 

Keynesianism Popular theory starting to be believed by American economist. John Maynard Keynes is a British economist He believed theorized that the government should spend to help a collapsing economy This is opposite of Hoover’s position Keynes will be a key figure in U.S. economic policy throughout the Great Depression

Efforts of Hoover : 

Efforts of Hoover Hoover was growing unpopular Hoover tried to redeem himself with efforts like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) RFC granted money to States: an effort by Hoover to boost his popularity “This campaign is more than a contest between two men….It is a contest between two philosophies of government” (Hoover, 1932)

Efforts of FDR : 

Efforts of FDR A New Deal for America At the Democratic National Convention FDR promises, “Happy Days are Here Again” Success as New York Governor FDR used government programs to put people back to work Interested in experimenting with the role of government Believed, in extraordinary times government must take a role Discussed economics with John Maynard Keynes

Election Day : 

Election Day FDR won by 7 million popular votes Popular vote was closer than the electoral vote The FDR win had long “coattails” Congressional candidates and even local officials won because of their connection to the Democratic Party and the popular FDR People all over the country became Democrats Even today many people are “FDR Democrats”

Metaphors for War : 

Metaphors for War Examples: Launch Battleground Bombard Besieged Front lines War zone Flank Join the ranks

Inauguration : 

Inauguration

Hoover’s Inaugural Address 1929 : 

Hoover’s Inaugural Address 1929

FDR’s Inaugeral Address 1933 : 

FDR’s Inaugeral Address 1933

Hoover ::Side by Side:: FDR : 

Hoover ::Side by Side:: FDR

Exit Question : 

Exit Question Please answer the question on a loose leaf sheet of paper. This will be collected for a homework grade What is the significance of FDR declaring war on the Great Depression?