Great Depression Student Choice Essay
Due Friday March 4th
Pick 1 of the below prompts for your essay.

  • B,C, D, are progressively more difficultprompts thus they will be weighted accordingly:
    B- 7 extra points
    C 15 extra points
    D 20 extra points.
    Students must pick a prompt in which they can successfully meet the criteria for a strong essay. r example: a student attempting prompt C and earns an F does not receive a C.

A) Expository Essay. Explain the background that led up to the Depression (Cause Effect) Hoover v. FDR'S Policies. FDR as President: New Deal policies/communicator/Opposition. Conclusion.

B) Guiding Question: Explain the causes that lead to the Great Depression and compare and contrast Herbert Hoover and Franklin DelenoreRoosevelt's response to the crisis.

CCompare and Contrast the economic bubble causing the Great depression and the bubble that caused our current recession. Compare and contrast the how George W. Bush and Barak Obama's government philosophies match their depression era counter parts. (Hoover FDR)

D) Evaluate this statement: Conservative / Progressive policies are best for dealing with severe economic crisis.

For an A: written in 5 paragraph standard format:
Demonstrates Fully answers all part of the question. Well developed thesis, deep understanding of knowledge by citing specific details policies, legislation, events and Presidential style. etc. to back up your thesis and statements. Meets all below requirements.

  1. All Essays Must include and cite information from 3 sources.
  2. Paragraph Development: Level of elaboration and supporting details
  3. NOT to be written in first person -No mention "I" or in "My opinion"
  4. Writing style and appropriate use of sentence structure
  5. Conventions - Spelling errors and grammatical errors kept to a minimum.
  • Cover Page: Name, Class period, Thesis Statement
  • Map, organizer, plan for this essay is ESENTIAL The Essay must be based from the (Map 20 points)
  • Must formally cite at least three outside sources in essay and provide abibliography
  • Must be typed.
  • Neat and Professional final product.

Essay Format
Introduction paragraph:Give a strong background showing the events and policies of the20'sleading to the Depression. Give your thesis statement.Briefly highlight your threemajor points.
Body Paragraphs: Fully developed paragraphs written in a logical format that supports your thesis statement with strong examples, sources, specific information.

Conclusion paragraph: Restatement of thesis. Summary of key points. Value judgment may be used but cite specific information to defend your statements.Strong concluding statement or future statement or refection of era, FDR, etc.