Compelling Questions:

When should government step in to help people who are economically struggling?

Supporting Question 2:

• Describe the major causes of the Great Depression.
• Do you think the Depression could have been avoided? What other information would you need to decide? Explain.
• How did the Depression affect everyday Americans as well as North Carolina farmers?
• What types of solutions did Governor Gardner propose to try to address the challenges of the Great Depression? How successful were they?