The collapse of the U.S. economy in 1929 that sent the country into a severe decade-long depression had
numerous national and international ramifications. Throughout the 1920s, the United States was heavily
involved in European markets, financing loans to Germany for war reparations payments, and serving as a
creditor nation. These loans dried up after the stock market crash, adding to an already precarious financial
situation throughout Europe. The following sources showcase some of the early effects of the Great
Depression, both nationally and internationally, first under President Herbert Hoover and then under President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
In your essay response, explain how each of the primary sources reflects an early reaction to the Great
Depression. How did Hoover’s inadequate responses to the financial crisis continue to impact the ways in
which people experienced the Great Depression at home and abroad?
• Your response should be 2-3 paragraphs in length, and should meet the following criteria:
o It addresses all portions of the topic or prompt.
o It has a fully developed thesis.
o Ideas are stated clearly and easy to understand.
o Major supporting ideas are thoughtful, readily identifiable and well-developed in unified paragraphs with
concrete, substantial and relevant information.
o It demonstrates command of language, with precise word choices, and few—if any—errors in usage or
mechanics.
NOTE: The video file for the first source is corrupted so I did not include it. You will be able to gather info from
the text about it.

Sample Solution

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