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Scholars weigh in on FDR's New Deal policies in an in-depth activity. The resource uses historical documents to explore whether the New Deal polices were reformatory or revolutionary. Learners review documents, rate them using a scale, and complete a worksheet. Young historians also participate in group discussion to share their thoughts on the legacy of the New Deal.
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america, american democracy, american history, the united states, franklin d. roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, the new deal, the great depression, world war ii, reform movements, revolutions, government systems, democracy, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary sources, skills review, text analysis
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare FDR's New Deal policies to other presidents' reform efforts
- Guide a group discussion on academics' opinions of the New Deal
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
Pros
- The resource is a good practice for primary source analysis
- Activity is completed in small groups to help all pupils be successful
Cons
- None