From Crisis to Mobilization and Your Personal Learning Objective
Discussion Topic: From Crisis to Mobilization and Your Personal Learning Objective
(Length: 5 to 15 sentences max—don’t go over.)
Instructions:
Restate your Personal Learning Objective topic so readers are clear on your focus. (1 point) My personal learning objective is: Health — The Evolution of Public Health and Nursing in the United States (1877–Present)
Thesis statement: Public health and nursing in the United States evolved from basic sanitation efforts after 1877 into professional, policy-driven systems shaping modern healthcare through industrialization, federal reform, and contemporary public health crises.
Describe how your topic changed during the Great Depression and the New Deal era.
Think about economic pressure, federal policy, social reform, or cultural shifts rather than military events. (2 points)
Which period had the
greatest impact on your topic:
the Great Depression, the New Deal, or the early mobilization period before and during World War II?
Explain why. (3 points)
Consider the nature of the change.
Was this a pause, a temporary adjustment, a major transformation, or the beginning of a long-term shift?
If there were multiple pivot points, briefly identify them. (2 points)
Respond to two classmates’ posts. (2.5 points each)
Your replies should be 3–5 thoughtful sentences.
Some ideas to guide your replies:
· Did their topic experience a similar or different kind of transition?
· Do you see the same pivot points affecting both topics?
· Was the change driven more by economic crisis, federal policy, or social pressure?
· Does their topic recover, transform, or accelerate after this period?
As always, start your reply with your classmate’s name so they know the comment is for them.
Classmates post
1-Einav posted
My topic is Retail.
During the Great Depression Retail was affected the most, this era had the biggest impact on how Americans shopped. Many people lost their jobs and earned less money therfore they spend less money and “cut corners” or “make do”. They would sew at home or buy at thrift stores to keep up their appearance. Many local small stores closed down and the stores that stayed open had to lower their costs, promote bargains and focus on selling affordable goods. This was a major transformation in shopping which caused Americans to be very careful with their money for a long time. The New Deal Era was a temporary adjustment, that is when the economy started to stabilize. It wasnt a pause but more of a steady recovery. The Government introduced regulations on business practices, labor and prices which changed how retail operated. Federal policies helped create jobs and raised income which led people to feel more comfortable to spend money again, they started shopping but because the Depression shock shoppers were wary and shopped conservativly which also led retailers to focus on value and savings. Early World War II mobilization casued a short term shift, shortage of goods and limited choices were available but only for a short period during the war. Factories shifted to war productions and stopped making everyday consumer products. The governmet had control over what and how much people could buy. Once the war ended in 1946 Americans returned to normality fairly quickly but in stages not overnight in the course of 2-4 years.
2- Marvana posted
My personal learning objective focuses on
political movements and their responses to national crises. During the Great Depression, political movements grew stronger as people demanded change due to unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. Many Americans began to question capitalism and supported movements pushing for labor rights, government reform, and social welfare. During the New Deal era, political movements shifted as the federal government became more involved in everyday life through programs like Social Security and labor protections. Some movements supported these changes, while others opposed what they saw as too much government power.
The New Deal period had the greatest impact on political movements because it transformed how citizens interacted with the federal government. For the first time, large numbers of Americans organized around federal policies rather than just local or state issues. This change was not temporary but marked the beginning of a long-term shift toward mass political activism. A major pivot point was the expansion of labor unions and grassroots organizing, which continued to influence politics even after World War II began
