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From the birth of the New Deal during the Great Depression to today's debate on Social Security, the government has had its hand in social reform. Should the government take care of, and pay for, every social issue in the nation? Scholars investigate the social policy in the 49th installment of a 50-part series exploring the United States government and politics. It opens evaluation and discussion of the role tax money plays in paying for social programs like Medicare and welfare.
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Instructional Ideas
- Brainstorm current issues in society the government needs to address
- Debate how the New Deal began social policy issues
Classroom Considerations
- Video clip is less than 10 minutes in length and is perfect for a lesson on social reform and policy
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Introduces a thought bubble that animates the key concept for visual learners
- Provides primary source analysis on subtopics (the New Deal) to research further
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- None