The Dust Bowl

Interpret this graphic.


Pictures of what many Oklahomans thought was the end times.

Causes of the Dust Bowl.

The Depression and New Deal

Pick one of the people in this set of photo essays and describe what they thought of or how they experienced the Depression and New Deal.

If you are able listen to one of the interviews here: how did the 1930's change these peoples lives?

A nice summary of the New Deal. Examine this summary of the New Deal. Which parts have had the most long term impact?

Take the quiz (in the right margin) on the New Deal.

Progressivism

Here are the four primary goals of progressivism. Describe each of the goals and give a specific accomplishment of each.

Check out this photo gallery of child labor during the late 1800's early 1900's.

Do you think these ideas are still relevant today?

The Triangle Factory fire. What happened?