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?
Do not get lost in all the New Deal programs—focus on the ones that help the common person and maybe the ones that are still around. (You may address how it relates to you personally today?)
I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU USE ROOSEVELT’S April 28, 1935 FIRESIDE CHAT ON SOCIAL SECURITY. YOU CAN FIND IT ON YOUTUBE.
When you are writing, include Who, What, When, Why and Repercussions
-who were the key actors
-when did it take place (you have time to look it up, i want exact years)
-Who or what was the focus of the action
-WHY did the actors choose that course of action
–what were the repercussions?
25% Use of material and proper citation (Chicago–at least 8 citation footnotes & bibliography page)
10% use of at least ONE primary source
10% At least 3 sources total.
– Argument, Mechanics, and style. You need a strong thesis sentence backed up by supporting paragraphs
Before you turn it in:
Did you use a primary source? (I won’t grade the paper if it isn’t cited and properly sourced)
Did you use at least two other sources?
Did you Cite EVERY line that contains an idea or fact that you got from those source?
Did you Proofread, checking for grammar, style, and clarity?
In 5-8 paragraphs (about 700-1000 words):
How I Take off points
-10 no primary source
-5 citations not in Chicago footnote form
-10 less than 8-12 citations
-10 not having 3 sources (one of which MUST be primary)
– Plagiarism will be penalized based of severity.