Did 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 opportunity to consider the bigger picture ideas involved in the New Deal, such as the transformative nature of the Social Security Act in redefining the relationship between the federal government and American citizens.

Concepts

franklin d. roosevelt, united states presidents

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Additional Tags

fdr, tennesse valley authority, franklin delano roosevelt, alphabet soup, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights distinct shift in American politics, parties, and concept of liberty
• Comprehensive overview of New Deal programs

Cons

• Leaners should have some knowledge of basic economic concepts
• Queue video to skip initial advertisements

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7