1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt The New Deal

2. FDR Biography 1921 Polio paralyzed legs—rarely photographed in wheelchair. Much of the public never knew FDR couldn’t walk. Strained/businesslike relationship with Eleanor after she discovered an affair he had 1928 FDR becomes Governor of NY

3. President Roosevelt FDR was elected president for the 1 st time in 1932—eventually elected to 4 terms! Slogan of election “I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people" Famous radio speeches known as the “fireside chats”

4. The New Deal Name given for series of programs aimed at helping America recover from the depression In first hundred days, pushed numerous programs through Congress: Closed banks for at least 4 days until they could prove they were healthy Created gov’t agencies to provide work to the unemployed

5. Court Packing Many New Deal laws were struck down by the Supreme Court FDR tried to add members to the Court through the Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937 often called the Court- packing plan plan did not pass in Congress

6. What is a political cartoon? A political cartoon is a way to show an opinion using pictures and visuals. However, they also tell much about society

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11. Your Task Create a political cartoon about: –the depression era. Say something meaningful about the government or plight of the people. Some Possibilities include: Coolidge, Hoover, FDR, Bonus Army, New Deal, Hoovervilles, Hoover Blankets, PWA, etc. –OR Rise of Hitler. Focus on the Treaty of Versailles, appeasement, etc –OR Pearl Harbor. Project is worth 10 points and is due next class period. Must include: Label for cartoon and be colored!