

The Second New Deal
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Jennifer Schock
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10 Slides • 11 Questions
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Open Ended
Think about a time when the government created a new program or policy to solve a major problem (economic, social, legal). What is one reason people might support the government taking on a bigger role during a crisis, and one reason people might be concerned about it.
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Multiple Choice
What does the sick figure sitting in the chair most likely represent?
A single business owner struggling with medical bills
The overall condition of the U.S. economy during the Great Depression
A foreign government asking for U.S. assistance
A healthy nation recovering from the Depression
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Multiple Choice
What is the cartoonist suggesting by showing many bottles labeled with different New Deal programs (AAA, NRA, CCC, FERA, etc)?
The government was limiting the number of programs offered
All programs were identical in purpose and results
The government was experimenting with many different solutions to fix the economy
Only one program was used to solve all the problems
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Open Ended
Based on the symbolism, what argument do you think the cartoonist is making about whether the New Deal should continue, change, or end? Support your answer with visual evidence.
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Multiple Select
Which factors contributed to Roosevelt's landslide win in 1936? Select all that apply.
Public approval of his policies
Various groups of people in the New Deal Coalition
Connection with the American people through fireside chats
Running unopposed in the election
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Multiple Choice
What was the main purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) established in 1935?
To provide jobs and income to millions of unemployed people and build public works
To regulate the stock market
To increase agricultural production
To reduce taxes for the wealthy
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Multiple Choice
How did the National Youth Administration (NYA) and Federal Project Number One expand the impact of the WPA?
By providing education and work for young Americans and supporting artists in various fields
By building highways and bridges only
By reducing taxes for businesses
By creating new banks
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Open Ended
What were some criticisms of the WPA, and how did supporters defend the program?
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Multiple Select
Which groups of people were provided a social safety net with the Social Security Act? Select all that apply.
Unemployed people
Elderly people
Small business owners
People unable to work because of a medical condition
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Multiple Choice
What was the main controversy surrounding President Roosevelt's plan to 'pack' the Supreme Court in 1937?
It was seen as an attempt to gain control over the judicial branch by adding more justices sympathetic to his policies
It aimed to reduce the number of justices
It was intended to abolish the Supreme Court
It was designed to increase the president's salary
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Open Ended
Exit Ticket Options:
•How did Roosevelt expand the New Deal during his second term, and how did he try to limit opposition to his policies?
•What was one major purpose of the Social Security Act?
•Do you think the government should play a role in supporting the arts during difficult economic times?
•3-2-1 Summary:
•3 things you learned about the Second New Deal
•2 reasons people supported or criticized these policies
•1 question you still have
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