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The Great Depression

History 7   2004

 

You may use this form on your test.  No substitutions are permitted (another form is on the web page).  You may not write more than one sentence for each area.  You may want to experiment on a scrap piece of paper before writing on this paper.

 

Question A

 

Demonstrating your knowledge of the causes of the Great Depression and the ills that affected the American economy, explain in detail and with specific examples how the New Deal sought to fight these problems.

 

 

 

 

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Topic Sentences (The main points that you want to make defending your thesis):

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Question B

 

You may use this form on your test.  No substitutions are permitted (another form is on the web page).  You may not write more than one sentence for each area.  You may want to experiment on a scrap piece of paper before writing on this paper.

 

Drawing on your previous knowledge of American history, explain how the New Deal represented a dramatic departure from previous American traditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Thesis (A declarative statement that can be defended throughout your essay):

 

 

 

 

 

Topic Sentences (The main points that you want to make defending your thesis):

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Question C

 

You may use this form on your test.  No substitutions are permitted (another form is on the web page).  You may not write more than one sentence for each area.  You may want to experiment on a scrap piece of paper before writing on this paper.

 

Describe the main criticisms of the New Deal.  How would New Deal supporters defend against these charges?  Overall, was the New Deal an effective response to the Great Depression?  Justify your answer.

 

 

 

 

 

Thesis (A declarative statement that can be defended throughout your essay):

 

 

 

 

 

Topic Sentences (The main points that you want to make defending your thesis):

MUST BE SENTENCES (NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS)

 

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