This activity explores the Supreme Court case Home Building & Loan Association v. Blaisdell (1934), which tested if states could change contracts during emergencies. Students will learn how the Court upheld a Minnesota law that delayed foreclosures during the Great Depression, showing that the government can act to protect people in times of crisis—even if it affects private agreements.
Included in this resource:
Supreme Court Case Spotlight analysis with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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