How far did Roosevelt represent change in 1933?

Learning objective – to be able to apply knowledge to a source to decide to what extent did Roosevelt represent change in 1933.

I can describe what Roosevelt wanted to change in 1933 through a source.

Grade D

I can explain the ways Roosevelt represented change in 1933 through a source.

Grade B

I can explain and assess to what extent Roosevelt represented change in 1933 through a source.

Grade A

Starter – complete the famous quote from President Roosevelt’s inaugural speech in March

1933?

I pledge you, I pledge myself a

----- ------- for the American people.

Starter – complete the famous quote from President Roosevelt’s inaugural speech in March

1933?

I pledge you, I pledge myself a

New Deal for the American people.

What was nature of Roosevelt’s 1932 Presidential Campaign?

Roosevelt argued that Hoover’s

government has offered too little

help, too late.

Roosevelt’s campaign was helped by Hoover’s

mistakes in handling the Bonus Army and his inactivity of helping people during the

Depression.Roosevelt committed to a

‘New Deal’ for the American people. Although

what exactly remained vague.

What vision did Roosevelt set out in his inaugural speech in March 1933?

Roosevelt wanted to restore confidence and

stated that his three most important tasks were getting people back to

work, restore confidence in banks and the stock market

and to provide relief for those in need.

Roosevelt also outlined his New Deal for the American people.

Roosevelt abandoned the policy of laissez faire

committing federal money to projects across America.

How did Roosevelt try to sell his vision to the American people?

Roosevelt knew that he had to win the confidence of the people quickly if they were

to accept the changes he wanted to make.

The first ‘Fireside Chat’ took place on 12th March 1933 and focused upon why Roosevelt temporarily

closed the banks.

Roosevelt introduced a series of radio broadcasts called ‘Fireside Chats’ to explain the changes he wanted to make. They

were called ‘Fireside Chats’ because of the informal style Roosevelt adopted.

Main task – complete the cartoon annotation sheet. What message can this source give s

about the early days of Roosevelt’s Presidency?

Plenary – a touch of Scrabble

What are the three key words from this lesson that sums up your learning?

Which word has the highest value if you used in a game of Scrabble?

Compare with the person next to you. Which word has the highest value?