SS10.US2.7
Explain strengths and weaknesses of the New Deal in managing problems of the Great Depression through relief, recovery, and reform programs, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Social Security Act. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.d., A.1.f., A.1.i., A.1.j., A.1.k.]
Explain strengths and weaknesses of the New Deal in managing problems of the Great Depression through relief, recovery, and reform programs, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Social Security Act. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.d., A.1.f., A.1.i., A.1.j., A.1.k.]
UP:SS10.US2.7
Vocabulary
- relief
- recovery
- reform
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Works Progress Administration
- Civilian Conservation Corps
- Social Security Act
- Dust Bowl
- Great Depression
Knowledge
Students know:
- The strengths and weaknesses of the New Deal in managing the problems of the Great Depression.
- Purpose and impact of relief, recovery, and reform programs of the New Deal, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Civilian *Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Social Security Act.
- The impact of geographic, social, political, and economic conditions during the Great Depression, such as the conditions created by the Dust Bowl and its impact on migration patterns.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and impacts of political and social programs during specific historical events.
- Describe the purpose and effectiveness of specific programs and agencies.
- Evaluate the impact of specific geographic, social, political, and economic conditions on life in the United States.
- Trace and analyze migration patterns in the United States.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- There were many strengths and weaknesses of the New Deal in managing problems of the Great Depression through relief, recovery, and reform programs.
