UNIT 3 CHAPTER 22-1 FDR OFFERS RELIEF AND RECOVERY

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UNIT 3 CHAPTER 22-1 FDR OFFERS RELIEF AND RECOVERY

• MRS. RUIZ

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OBJECTIVES

• 1. Analyze the impact FDR had on the American
  people after becoming president.

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NJCCCS

• 1. 6.1.12.D.10.b Compare/contrast the leadership
  abilities of FDR and past/present presidents.

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A. Hoovers Failures

• Hands down approach to the economy.
• Rugged Individualism Help yourself/no hand
  outs/lazy.
• Trickle Down Economy Help they rich and they
  will eventually help the rest.
• All lead to a deeper economic depression.

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B. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

1. Born into the upper-class (rich).
2. Went to the best schools.
3. Had a successful political career.
4. Polio made him handicap as an adult (could not
   walk).

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C. The New Deal

1. Pledge Americans a New Deal
2. Gov. will provide relief to the people.
3. Gov. will help the nation recover.
4. Beat Hoover in the election by a landslide.

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D. Winning Team

1. FDR selected key people to help him implement the
   New Deal
2. He picked the smartest people he could find.
3. They were called the Brain Trust.

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Application

• Suppose you were living in the U.S. during the
  Great Depression. Consider the problems and
  fears of the people. Write President Roosevelt a
  3 paragraph letter expressing your concerns and
  what you hope he accomplishes during his
  presidential term.