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Eleanor Roosevelt: An Agent of Social Change

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First ladies often take a back seat to their husbands' policies, but Eleanor Roosevelt broke that mold. Interested historians examine primary sources written by Roosevelt, including a speech and articles. Completing a round-robin of quote analysis, they explore the influence the former first lady had on social change during a turbulent time.

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Concepts
eleanor roosevelt, social activism, the united nations, first ladies, women's history, women's history month, human rights, franklin d. roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, primary source analysis, primary sources
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use jigsaw methods to analyze primary sources written by Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Investigate public response to Eleanor Roosevelt by looking at letters addressed to her
Classroom Considerations
  • Students need background in subjects such as the Roosevelt administration and the Great Depression
Pros
  • Lesson takes the legacy of a first lady beyond her husband's policies
  • Activities develop primary source skills
Cons
  • None