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Lesson 8 Discussion Board

Lesson 8 Discussion Board

Q Directions Students can find discussion questions in Powerpoint Lesson 8, "The Great Depression and the New Deal" Keep in mind... • You should complete the reading before answering this discussion prompt. • Your answer should be at least 150 words per prompt and is due no later than Sunday July 25, 2021 at 11:00pm PST. • You will not be able to see your classmates' posts until after you have posted. • You will need to respond to two classmates. You do not have agree with your classmates. Civil and respectful debate is encouraged :) • Reply posts should be approximately 70-100 words and are due no later than 11:00pm PST on Sunday July 25, 2021. • Although discussions serve as informal conversation, proper written English and grammar are always important. Don't forget to proofread before posting. • Before you post, check the rubric so you know exactly how your score will be determined. ________________________________________ Submission Click on the reply line to post your initial post. After you post, you'll be able to see your classmates' posts. Please try to reply to classmates with the fewest replies. It makes the conversation more interesting when everyone is engaged. ________________________________________ Grading I will use the attached rubric to grade your discussion. You can expect written feedback within 1-2 weeks of the due date. Be sure to check your score and read the feedback. Early replies to the discussion are appreciated as they get the ball rolling. ________________________________________ Rubric To view the rubric, click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the discussion forum.

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Lesson 8 Discussion Answer 1: The photographs from the Farm Security Administration suggest that during the Great Depression living conditions were very poor. People had to stand in queues even to get the basic food like bread. It shows economic crises, loss of jobs, homelessness, and massive hunger and hardships. During the Great Depression, most wealthy people went about their business as normal, whereas poor families starved to death. The field workers and their families suffered a lot. Farmers suffered the most from economic crises, dust storms, no money, and even loss of production and consumption.