Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal 1901-1941 |
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| Author:
| Collier, Christopher
Collier, James Lincoln |
| Narrated by:
| Manchester, Jim |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4829-4890-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | AudioGO
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| Book Format: | Pre-recorded MP3 player |
| List Price: | USD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal emphasizes economic trends and the role of the government in regard to the economy from the beginning of the twentieth century to America's entry into World War II. The authors discuss the boom of the 1920s, the crash of 1929, the ensuing Depression, and the...
More DescriptionHistory is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal emphasizes economic trends and the role of the government in regard to the economy from the beginning of the twentieth century to America's entry into World War II. The authors discuss the boom of the 1920s, the crash of 1929, the ensuing Depression, and the country's response. Franklin D. Roosevelt's "hundred day" and programs such as the works Progress Administration (WPA) are examined in detail.