McDougal Littell The Americans Chapter 15: The New Deal - Videos & Lessons

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The New Deal chapter of this McDougal Littell The Americans textbook companion course helps students learn the essential American history lessons of the New Deal. Each of these simple and fun video lessons is about five minutes long and is sequenced to align with the New Deal textbook chapter.

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Students will learn:

The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
The First New Deal
The Second New Deal
The impact of the New Deal on women and minorities
The labor movement in the 1930s
Art and culture of the 1930s
The works of John Steinbeck
Criticism and support of the New Deal
Impacts of New Deal policies

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4 Lessons in Chapter 15: McDougal Littell The Americans Chapter 15: The New Deal

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1. The Election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Events and Timeline

By 1932, the Great Depression was in full swing. Desperate, the American people turned to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this lesson, we'll learn who FDR was, how he won the presidency, and what his victory meant for the future of the country.

2. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the First New Deal: The First 100 Days

President Franklin Roosevelt's first New Deal program represented an aggressive legislative campaign to relieve American suffering and end the Great Depression. Learn more about the first 100 days of the New Deal.

3. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Second New Deal

President Franklin Roosevelt's second New Deal represented a more conservative approach to battling the Great Depression. Learn more about the program, including its legislation and legacy.

4. John Steinbeck: Grapes of Wrath and Other Works

John Steinbeck is one of the 20th century's most celebrated authors. In this lesson, we'll look at Steinbeck's most famous work, 'The Grapes of Wrath.' We'll also discuss his style and consider his other major works.

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