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\nTaxes in U.S. History: The Social Security Act of 1935\n

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\nStudents explain the history of the Social Security Act and the FICA tax. They describe what Social Security is and whom it is intended to help. They explain the purpose of the FICA tax.\n
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\nThe Social Security Act\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the Social Security Act of 1935. In this U.S. history lesson, students research primary sources in order to prepare for a mock debate of the act prior to it becoming legislation.\n
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\nDebating Social Security: Understanding and Evaluating the Social Security Act of 1935\n

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\nWith throngs of Americans out of work and hungry, Franklin D. Roosevelt made the bold move to establish a social safety net with programs such as Social Security. The move was—and still is—controversial. Using documents from the 1930s,...\n
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\nThe New Deal\n

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\nDid the New Deal end the Great Depression? Did it destroy American freedom or expand the definition of liberty? In addition to reviewing the traditional alphabet soup of government programs, this video will offer your learners the...\n
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\nFDR: Fireside Chats, the New Deal, and Eleanor\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the role of the Roosevelts in Washington. In this U.S. history lesson, students explore the Fireside Chats, Social Security Act, Civilian Conservation Corps, Land-Lease Act, and the involvement of Eleanor Roosevelt...\n
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\nSocial Security Privatization\n

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\nShould Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...\n
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\nSocial Security: 3 Day Lesson\n

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\nWhat does social security reveal about the political and social culture of the 1930s? After beginning with a brief introductory video on the impact of the Great Depression and how various Americans, such as Huey Long and Francis...\n
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\nSocial Security: 5 Day Lesson\n

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\nDid the New Deal fundamentally shift the role of the American government in the economy? Your class members will examine the interpretations of various historians in answering this question, and use a variety of primary and secondary...\n
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\nA President's Vision: Franklin D. Roosevelt\n

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\nThis poster goes well beyond any traditional worksheet in allowing learners to analyze a variety of primary source documents related to the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.\n
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\nSocial Security\n

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\nStudents examine the official website for the Social Security Administration. They learn the history of the program and what it is supposed to do for Americans. They compare social security with other types of retirement accounts.\n
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\nBrother, Can you Spare a Dime?\n

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\nStudents through song analysis and group discussion, identify the qualities representing the Great Depression. They study the Great Depression and how it affected people all over U.S. They analysis the lyrics to the song \"Brother Can you...\n
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\nThe Historical and Economic Impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Carolina\n

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\nEighth graders explore the effects of the Civilian Conservation Corps. In this lesson, 8th graders use primary sources to examine how the CCC impacted North Carolina. Students will locate National Parks on a map, write a summary and...\n
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\nIrs: The Social Security Act of 1935 Lesson Plan\n

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\nThis lesson plan will help students understand the history and purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935 and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).\n
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\nUnderstanding Taxes: The Social Security Act of 1935\n

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\nThis very complete lesson plan explains the history of the Social Security Act of 1935, its history and importance to the elderly during the Great Depression, and its importance today. Everything necessary to teach the lesson and assess...\n
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\nSs Bulletin: Constitutional Background to the Social Security Act of 1935 [Pdf]\n

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\nA very interesting discussion of the potential problems that plagued the implementation of the Social Security Act. Read about the cases brought before the Supreme Court which gave Congress the constitutional ability to tax and spend for...\n
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\nAu: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)\n

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\nHere is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...\n
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\nOur Documents: Social Security Act (1935)\n

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\nExplanation of the importance of the Social Security Act and how it differed from social security initiatives of European countries. Includes a facsimile of the act's official entry in the Enrolled Acts and Regulations of Congress, along...\n
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\nSocial Security Act of 1935\n

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\nA good overview of the Social Security Act, what it included, why it was proposed, and those whom it protected. Included are reasons for opposition to the act and mention of those who were left out of coverage. You can also read Franklin...\n
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\nNara: Social Security Act\n

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\nSee the first page of the Social Security Act from the National Archives date stamped August 12, 1935. FDR signed the act into law two days later.\n
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\nWisconsin Historical Society: A Brief Explanation of the Social Security Act\n

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\nThe Social Security Act was brought into law in 1935. This booklet was published by the government in 1935 to explain how the Act worked.\n
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\nSiteseen: American Historama: Social Security Act of 1935\n

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\nProvides 15 detailed facts and a summary of one of the most important elements of FDR's New Deal program, the Social Security Act of 1935.\n
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\nThe Center on Congress: Social Security\n

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\nVideo looking at how the Social Security Act came into being during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. [3:03]\n
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\nHistory Matters: \"I Will Not Promise the Moon\"\n

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\nAs a candidate for President in 1936, Alf Landon gave a speech opposing the Social Security Act. Read his reasons for not supporting the law and why he didn't think that workers should be forced to save for their retirement.\n
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