Discussion Post
• From the YAWP reading, what does President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) say about 1/3 of the nation?
• Why is FDR so positive in his second inaugural address about the future of the nation?
• From the YAWP reading, Dorothy West gives us a different viewpoint of the Great Depression era. What world do we get a glimpse of from her writing? What suddenly changes the mood of the mixed-race crowd?
• How did the Key Programs from the First New Deal propose to help the economy and the American people?
• From the Second New Deal, which programs are still active today and how do we benefit?
• Look at the photo on page 797 (Figure 27.8) in your textbook. What, do you think, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt wanted people to know about her from seeing this image?
• What was the purpose of FDR's "Black Cabinet"?
• After watching the videos provided, what similarities do you see between the Great Depression Era and New Deal policies and today's society and economic woes?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.