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Part B
Essay
Directions:
Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a
conclusion. Use evidence from at least four documents in the body of the essay. Support your
response with relevant facts, examples, and details. Include additional outside information.
Historical Context:
Following the economic boom of the 1920s, the United States entered a period of
prolonged economic depression. Known as the Great Depression, many citizens of the
United States were greatly affected by it. During the Hoover and Roosevelt
Administrations, several economic initiatives were developed to limit the effects of the
Great Depression and allow the American economy to prosper once again.
Task:
Using information from the documents and your knowledge of United States history,
write an essay in which
you:
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Describe the economic problems that existed during the Great Depression.
Discuss the strategies used by Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt to
deal with these economic problems.
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the economic programs initiated by
Hoover and Roosevelt.