The Great Depression & the New Deal ((4 Credits))

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During this course the student will focus on the economic crisis of the United States during the 1930s and the political response to it. Students will examine the impact of the depression on American society in terms of social disruption, economic growth, and political development, as well as the subjective impact of the crash and depression, the political demands placed on the federal government for relief and reconstruction, their success and/or failure as public policies and the reasons for the growth of the labor movement and its political orientation. Prerequisites: An introductory level course in American history is strongly recommended.