Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt

What is the name of the plan FDR created to help America during the Great Depression?

THE NEW DEAL; It helped create jobs and provided money and food for the poor.

What happened during the Great Depression?

Many people lost their jobs. WW2 occurred around this same time. Many people didn’t have money and lost their homes.

What is the birthplace of FDR? Include the city and state.

Hyde Park, New York

Eleanor helped the United Nations create what document?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights; focused on protecting freedoms and rights of ALL humans

Name some challenges/ hardships FDR overcame.

*Polio * not being able to walk *WW2 *Great Depression

What organization did Eleanor represent after she left the White House?

The United Nations (that helps people of all countries)

How many times was FDR elected?

Four terms, and died during the fourth

Why did Eleanor Roosevelt travel around the world?

To help others and to promote freedom and rights of all people.

True or False: Eleanor’s elementary school helped her become a better person.

As an adult what character traits describe Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt?

courageous generous powerful kind brave

How did the New Deal help Americans?

It helped create jobs and provided money and food for the poor.

As the president’s wife, what would Eleanor be called?

First Lady

Click on the link to see an interactive map of Eleanor’s travels.