The Great Depression

Grade 845 min

aligned to Ssush18 Evaluate Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal As A Response To The Great Depression And Compare How Governmental Programs Aided Those In Need. describe Roosevelt’s Attempts At Relief, Recovery, And Reform Reflected In Various New Deal Programs. explain The Passage Of The Social Security Act As A Part Of The Second New Deal. analyze Political Challenges To Roosevelt’s Leadership And New Deal Programs. examine How Eleanor Roosevelt Changed The Role Of The First Lady Including Development Of New Deal Programs To Aid Those In Need.

Learning Objective

I can analyze how the New Deal tried to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression and discuss some criticisms of these programs.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Great Depression - 5 Minute History Lesson

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

According to the video, what was the purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) introduced during Franklin D. Roosevelt's time in office? According to the video, what was the purpose of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced during Franklin D. Roosevelt's time in office?

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