Exploring the New Deal

April·

History

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectHistory

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New Deal programs and goals - Relief, recovery, reform

This learning resource provides an in-depth analysis of the New Deal, discussing how it was structured around the goals of relief, recovery, and reform in response to the Great Depression. The document examines the immediate assistance needed during the economic crisis, the initiatives aimed at rebuilding the economy, and the reforms designed to prevent future financial turmoil. It includes interactive discussions on key New Deal programs, along with their impacts on American society and the government’s role. Furthermore, it critiques the New Deal and its opposition, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses, and analyzes its lasting legacy on the relationship between the federal and state governments. By studying various New Deal agencies and their influence on contemporary society, students are encouraged to engage in debates and visual synthesis activities to deepen their understanding.