THURSDAY 1-17-13 What were FDR’s 3 goals for the New

Deal? What action did he take to begin to fight

the Great Depression? What is the purpose of Social Security?

SOCIAL SECURITY

What is Social Security? Where does it come from? Who was Huey Long and where did

he think the money should come from? (Youtube video)

Doc. A: Who was the intended audience? How might have influenced the

content and tone of the speech? What 4 programs are included in the SS Bill? How does SS represent FDR’s program of relief, recovery, and

reform? Give examples of each. Doc. B:

Who is excluded from SS according to Houston? What would Houston say about FDR’s speech (Doc A) select a

line from Doc A and explain how Houston might disagree.

Doc. C: What was M.A. counting on to support her in old age? Why has

she lost faith that this will support her? How does M.A. feel about the New Deal? How does her phrase

“security at the price of freedom” capture those feelings?

Both the NAACP representative and the woman in Doc C were unhappy with SS. How did their concerns differ?

Which do you side with more? How would FDR have responded to the

complaints in Doc B and C? Do you think the people of the Progressive

Movement might have had an impact on FDR’s New Deal program? Explain….

VIDEO REFLECTION: (YOUTUBE SOCIAL SECURITY) NASICHANNEL “JUST THE FACTS” AND KAHN

After viewing the two different ideas about Social Security, write a one paragraph reflection on what your thoughts are about the future of Social Security. Be sure to give information that you gained from watching the videos.