1. SWBAT: Explain how FDR responded to the Great Depression
Do Now:
1932 Electoral Map

2. Electoral Votes in the Election of 1932
Who wins? Why does this candidate win an overwhelming majority?

3. F.D.R. Inaugural Speech

4. F.D.R. Inaugural Speech
In this column make a list of problems that Roosevelt says have been caused by the Depression
In this column describe Roosevelt’s proposed solutions to the problems. If no solution is proposed, write NA (not available). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

5. Fireside Chats
Task: Listen to Roosevelt’s Fireside Chat and answer the following discussion questions.
What topic is Roosevelt discussing in his Fireside Chat? Why?
What do you believe was the purpose of Roosevelt giving these Fireside Chats?

6. Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats were weekly radio addresses given by Roosevelt to calm the public’s fears of the Great Depression
The issue of Banking was Roosevelt’s first concern
The Emergency Banking Act gave Roosevelt the power to shut down the banks for six days - Bank Holiday
Wanted to reassess each bank’s ability to pay back deposits
Federal Reserve supplied an unlimited amount of currency
Helped restore public confidence in the banking system

7. The New Deal
FDR’s program was based on three goals (the three R’s):
Relief for those people who were suffering.
Recovery for the economy, so it could grow again.
Reform measure to avoid future depression.

10. How does FDR respond to the Great Depression?
Closing Question:
How does FDR respond to the Great Depression?