700-1000 words
Read Roosevelt’s Fireside Chat on Social Security.
Discuss the fundamental shift that took place in the 1930s regarding the role of the federal government to help people in economic hardship. How would you assess this shift?
[you may address how it relates to you personally today?]
Address the most important programs to come out of both parts of the New Deal as well as the lasting changes that came from this time.
58% Who, What, When, Why and Repercussions
5 points–who were the key actors
4 points-when did it take place [you have time to look it up, i want exact years]
5 points-Who or what was the focus of the action
5 points-WHY did the actors choose that course of action
5 points–what were the repercussions?
18% Use of material and proper citation [Chicago] PRIMARY SOURCE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE GRADE. I have included Truman’s speeches: http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/firesi90.html
24% Mechanics and style. You need a strong thesis sentence backed up by supporting paragraphs
In 5-8 paragraphs [about 700-1000 words]. Remember to properly use Chicago style citations [at least 8]