Lesson Essential Question How did the measures of the 1 st New Deal provide relief and recovery to US citizens and businesses?

The Election of 1932  Why was the Presidential election of 1932 a significant turning point in American politics?

New Economic Thought  As the Depression got worse, some economists backed the ideas of British economist John Maynard Keynes. (Keynes)  Keynes said that massive government spending could help a collapsing economy and encourage more private spending and production of goods and services.  At that time his theory was not widely accepted.  It would provide the idea behind Roosevelt’s plan to get the U.S. out of the Depression.

Importance of the 1932 Election  Roosevelt won 57 percent of the popular vote and almost 89 percent of the electoral vote.  The election of 1932 is a turning point in the role of government in American society.  Americans were now willing to accept an expanded role for government.  Many Americans did not support Roosevelt because of his ideas, but because they opposed Hoover

Assessment Prompt  Now take some time to make notes under assessment prompt #1 on your Assessment Prompt/LEQ sheet

Restoring Confidence and Hope  How did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt restore the nation’s confidence and sense of hope?

Restoring Confidence and Hope  Building public confidence in the future was essential to calming panic and creating support for the President’s plans  Second Bonus March  White House provided campsites  Eleanor paid them a visit  Fireside Chats  His manner and confidence helped renew hope  Became a regular outreach to the American people

Assessment Prompt  Now take some time to make notes under assessment prompt #2 on your Assessment Prompt/LEQ sheet