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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.  -- Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address at Oglethorpe University (May 22, 1932 ). Bellwork.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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  1. Franklin D. Roosevelt • It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. -- Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address at Oglethorpe University (May 22, 1932)

  2. Bellwork • Imagine you are President of the United States and you realize America is in a bad economic situation. With a neighbor list 5 things you might do to help get America out of the Great Depression.

  3. New Deal

  4. Franklin D. Roosevelt • “Throughout the nation men and women, forgotten in the political philosophy of the Government, look to us here for guidance and for more equitable opportunity to share in the distribution of national wealth... I pledge myself to a new deal for the American people. This is more than a political campaign. It is a call to arms.” • The above quote was used to name the program FDR created to get America out of the Great Depression.

  5. 3 R’s • Relief – Help those struggling • Recovery – Help those for the long term • Reform – Fix corporations which caused problems

  6. Franklin D. Roosevelt • Ran for President in 1932. • Promised America a plan to get America out of the Great Deal. • Priorities • 40 hr. work week • Minimum wage • Worker’s Compensation • Unemployment Compensation • Ban on Child Labor • Social Security • Health Insurance

  7. Banks • Closed all banks • Gave time to recover on solid footing • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Insured money up to $5,000 • Today it is $100,000 • Prevented banks from investing in stocks.

  8. Alphabet Agencies • Name given to different organizations that created jobs. • Jobs were more for young men.

  9. Civilian Conservation Corp. (CCC) • Hired 3 million young men • Paid $30/month • Improved National Parks • Built roads

  10. Federal Emergency Relief Admin. (FERA) • Gave $500 million to states • Bailout bankrupt cities • Created Civil Works Administration (CWA) • Temporary Jobs • Jobs for most in need.

  11. Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) • Helped Farmers • Paid farmers to reduce production • Hoped to raise price of crops • It worked • Gave loans to farmers

  12. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) • Goal – Reduce unemployment in Tennessee region • Employed people to create dams and power plants • Created jobs • Created cheap electricity • TVA worked and government copied plan in other regions. • Do you believe the Tennessee Valley Authority has any footprints in Arizona? Explain

  13. National Industrial Recovery Act • National Recovery Administration (NRA) • Created Corporate Code of Conduct • Reduced productivity • Public Works Administration (PWA) • Construct Public Roads, Bridges, and Buildings

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