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Students explore Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1932 presidential campaign and how his promise of a “New Deal” offered hope during the Great Depression. They’ll examine the roles of the Brain Trust, Eleanor Roosevelt’s influence, and key ideas behind Relief, Recovery, and Reform. Activities include analyzing primary source quotes, interpreting political cartoons, and answering short-response questions. Students will reflect on how Roosevelt’s leadership and campaign message changed public expectations and expanded the federal government’s role in helping citizens.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “FDR Cooking Democratic Recovery Broth” 1933 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
FDR, the 1932 campaign, the Brain Trust, and the New Deal reading passage with scaffolding questions
Accepting the Presidential Nomination primary source speech analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was FDR’s promise of a “New Deal” so important to Americans during the Great Depression, and how did it change the role of government?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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