American Legion
What was The American Legion's campaign about?
100% Americanism
Did Congress pass a bill that forbid the payment of teachers who were spreading communist doctrine?
Yes
The percentage of people out of work during the depression
What is 25%?
Who was the National Commander of The American Legion.
Edward Hayes
True or false, communism and socialism were not seen as a threat to the "American Way"?
False, they were seen as a threat to the "American Way"
These things were considered "fads and frills" of the depression era
What are kindergarten and vocational programs?
When was the American Legion founded?
1919
What was the unique feature of Rugg's textbooks?
Advertising
This was the political leaning of most education makers in the depression era
What is conservative?
What effects are seen today that The American Legion help put into affect?
Pledge of Allegiance in schools, communist and liberalist rhetoric banned from teachings/textbooks
Who was primarily against Harold Rugg's textbooks?
Augustin Rudd
This organization, called the NYA, helped with the problems of youth and youth unemployment
National Youth Administration
Who did the American Legion partner with?
The National Education Association
What state school board called for the burning of Rugg's textbooks?
New York State School Board
This organization, called the CCC, helped with the problems of youth and youth unemployment
Civilan Conservation Corps