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The United States is buried in a depression… the New Deal Continues. Times are tough for everyone…. Do Now: Evaluate for Irony. Information. New Deal/Depression Test on Monday - begin reviewing Moving to new sections beginning on Monday - Rise of dictators
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The United States is buried in a depression… the New Deal Continues Times are tough for everyone…
Information • New Deal/Depression Test on Monday - begin reviewing • Moving to new sections beginning on Monday - Rise of dictators - prelude to a new war • 3rd M.P. Project coming soon
Current Events • South is paralyzed by snow - stranded motorists and school buses - scenes from the Walking Dead • Obama gives State of the Union Address - more promises, heading out on the road to push his agenda
Works Progress Administration (WPA) • Goal to create as many jobs as possible - $11 billion cost • Many unskilled workers - put to work on random jobs • Rebuilt and updated U.S. infrastructure - roads, airports, parks
WPA and NYA • WPA put artists and actors to work - painted murals, plays - photojournalists (Dorothea Lange) • National Youth Administration (NYA) - provided training for young people - part time jobs - Why was this program necessary?
Social Security Act (1935) • Retirement Insurance - age 65 to help with income - payments from working wages • Disability Insurance • Aid to women and children
Reelecting Roosevelt • 2nd New Deal was in play - some relief felt by Americans • Democrats won presidency and Congress • Roosevelt received - African American vote - Union endorsement and vote
Dustbowl and the Farmers • Dustbowl - caused by drought and poor soil conservation • Soil Conservation and Allotment Act - education, conservation - paid to not plant certain crops
Finish the Section: 15-5 • Complete DRA/organizer - identify lasting features of the New Deal - Answer the following question: Did the New Deal fix the problems associated with the Depression? Why or Why Not?
Exit: Response The 2nd New Deal didn’t “fix” the Depression. Should the government continue to spend money under Roosevelt’s plans or try something else? Explain your thinking. Learning Scale Rating: Look at the objectives for the lesson, refer to the scale on the desk to rate your understand and mastery of the objectives – Place rating on Do Now Sheet to track progress