This activity explores the point of view of Frances Perkins as she reflects on the struggles of workers and the civil rights challenges during the Great Depression. Students will examine her perspective on labor reform, racial inequality, and her collaboration with other leaders like Mary McLeod Bethune. Through her reflections, they will analyze how the Depression exposed deep injustices in American society and how government action began to shape a more inclusive vision of workers’ rights and social justice.
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Frances Perkins POV with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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