Photographs

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This photograph is from the Archives of California, and shows two men that were protesting the New deal at a Communist Demonstration in New Town Park.

 

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  1. Why do you think these men are protesting at a Communist Demonstration?
  2. What is the tone of this photograph?
  3. What is the men’s message in their poster?
  4. What is significant about the images on their poster?
  5. How is the photograph related to the New Town Park Riot?
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This photo is from GettyImages, and shows a woman dressed up to protest the New Deal.

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  1. What is this woman protesting for?
  2. What is significant about the objects she is holding/wearing?
  3. What is the tone of this image?
  4. What is she referring to with the balance between the New Deal and Supreme Court Decisions?
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This image is from the Ohio Stat University website, and it shows a farmer protesting handouts during the New Deal.

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  1. What is he referring to when he states “Government Relief?”
  2. Why do you think he posted this message on his fence?
  3. Why might the farmer be against handouts?
  4. What is the tone of this farmer’s message?