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This Herbert Hoover lesson plan bundle provides 3 US History lesson plans that explore the challenges faced by President Hoover during the Great Depression. It is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the causes and extent of the Great Depression, Herbert Hoover’s approach to the economic crisis, and his eventual political downfall, which set the stage for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.

Each lesson in this bundle is ready-to-use for any teacher and is adaptable for a 45- to 50-minute class period. All materials are fully editable, allowing for easy customization to meet your classroom’s needs.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

• Major Causes of the Depression (35 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson examines the primary causes of the Great Depression, focusing on the economic factors that set the stage for Herbert Hoover’s presidency. Students will explore the impact of overproduction, income inequality, easy consumer credit, and banking instability, as well as how these factors led to the 1929 stock market crash and the onset of the Depression.
• Bank Failures, Hoovervilles & the Dust Bowl (23 slides, 4 pages)
  • In this lesson, students will learn about the severe economic hardships of the early Great Depression, including widespread bank failures, increasing unemployment, and the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl. It also focuses on how Herbert Hoover’s presidency was perceived by the American public during this challenging time.
• Rise of FDR and the New Deal (32 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson focuses on Herbert Hoover’s response to the Great Depression, including his commitment to a laissez-faire economic approach, voluntary cooperation, and his handling of major crises such as the Bonus Army march. The lesson also explores Hoover’s loss in the 1932 election, as voters turned to Franklin D. Roosevelt in the face of ongoing economic struggles.

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Slides/Pages: 102 total (90 slides, 12 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
• Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
• Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
• Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save over 20% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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