Second New Deal & Social Security
Investigate the Second New Deal, including the Social Security Act and its long-term impact.
Key Questions
- Analyze the goals and key programs of the Second New Deal (e.g., WPA, Social Security Act).
- Explain how the Social Security Act fundamentally changed the relationship between citizens and the federal government.
- Evaluate the criticisms of the New Deal from both the left and the right.
Common Core State Standards
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