McGraw-Hill Mathematics 2003  
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Chapter 10: New York in the 20th Century

Step 1. Questions

Students understand the challenges faced by New Yorkers during the 20th Century.

Find out why the United States fought in World Wars I and II. Explain the reasons why the United States went to war. Describe the effect that the wars and the Great Depression had on New Yorkers. Here are some questions to guide your research.
  • What were the effects of the Great Depression?
  • Why did the United States enter World War I?
  • What events led the United States to enter World War II?
  • How did World War I and World War II effect New Yorkers?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read a book on the subject or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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World War I
Research the events that led to World War I. Explain why the United States entered the war.
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The Great Depression
View a timeline of events that took place during the Great Depression. Describe the challenges that people faced during this time.
Take Notes:



World War II
Take a look at the events that caused World War II. Find out why the United States joined the war effort. Describe the new challenges that this war brought to the United States.
Take Notes:



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