New Deal Programs
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 11
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: FDR's New Deal Programs
Lesson Description: During the time of the Great Depression, President FDR pushed to establish programs and agencies that fit his 3 R's plan to get the country economically back on its feet. He faced some problems while creating the plan for his New Deal policies. FDR was criticized for his New Deal policies and even for his court-packing scheme. However, FDR was supported by his political party, cabinet members, and particularly his wife Eleanor Roosevelt. Review the video and Google Slides, then complete the quiz.

  • Other SSUSH18 Evaluate Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal as a response to the Great Depression and compare how governmental programs aided those in need.rna. Describe Roosevelt’s attempts at relief, recovery, and reform reflected in various New Deal programs.rnb. Explain the passage of the Social Security Act as a part of the second New Deal.rnc. Analyze political challenges to Roosevelt’s leadership and New Deal programs.rnd. Examine how Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the First Lady including development of New Deal programs to aid those in need.
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Video : TED Ed: "The Programs that Saved America"
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Through TED Education, FDR's New Deal policies are examined and explained
Resources : New Deal Slides
Instructions: Please view the Standard 18 Presentation Slides before completing the quiz below
Standard 18 Notes

Description: Standard 18
Quiz : Standard 18 Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which of the following best identifies President Roosevelt’s programs created to combat the Great Depression?

 

Question #2
Did everyone agree with FDR's New Deal Policy? 
Question #3

 In the 1930s Senator Huey Long wanted the govement to: 

 

Question #4
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal policy reflected his belief that during an economic depression the federal govement should practice "lasseiz-faire" and not develop any system to help interfere 
Question #5

 

“This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. . . .” —Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Question: According to Roosevelt, what is it time for the people and nation to do?

 

Question #6

Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered for her work with which of the following groups

Question #7
The Works Progress Administration was created to bring electricity to the Tennessee Valley Area by building dams, bridges, and new jobs 
Question #8
New Deal Programs such as the CCC, TVA, and the WPA were created as part of the RELIEF portion of FDR's 3 R Plan. 
Question #9

Many members of Congress opposed FDR's Court Packing plan because it would

 

Question #10
An elderly or out of work citizen in need of an income would benefit MOST from the Wagner Act 
Description: FDR's New Deal Policies and his wife Eleanor Roosevelt!
Reading : FDR's Alphabet Agencies
Instructions: Please read the following article as many times as needed (aloud and silent) before starting to go through the rest of the lesson pages. Understanding the content of this passage is very important since the following lesson activities will be all about this content. Feel free to print the article if needed.

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