AP U.S. History

Flagship Academic - AP U.S. History (part of Advanced Placement)

Colonial FoundationsThe American RevolutionCivil War and Reconstruction
Industrialization and UrbanizationThe Great Depression and New DealCivil Rights Movements
Connecting Past to PresentCritical Thinking with Primary SourcesDebate and Civic Engagement
Mastering Multiple ChoiceWriting Strong EssaysTime Management on the Exam
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Advanced Topics

The Great Depression and New Deal

Economic Crisis Hits

The 1929 stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, a decade-long economic downturn with massive unemployment and poverty.

The New Deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded with the New Deal: government programs to create jobs, reform banking, and provide relief.

  • Social Security Act: Support for the elderly and unemployed.
  • Public Works Administration: Built schools, bridges, and more.

Lasting Effects

The New Deal expanded the role of government and shaped modern economic policy.

Examples

  • Creation of Social Security

  • Farmers receiving assistance through New Deal agencies

In a Nutshell

The Great Depression changed Americans’ lives and led to government reforms still felt today.

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Civil Rights Movements