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Essay Planning: The Impact of Social Security during the Great Depression & New Deal

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the role and impact of Social Security within the New Deal, encouraging critical thinking and structured writing.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Great Depression & New Deal
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Social Security
#Analyse the reasons for the introduction of Social Security
#Compare different perspectives on its effectiveness
#Explain the significance of Social Security in the New Deal

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Essay Planning: The Impact of Social Security during the Great Depression & New Deal

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role of Social Security in the New Deal

Essay Title/Question: To what extent did Social Security transform American society during the New Deal?

Introduction Thesis: Outline the main argument about Social Security's importance and impact.

Point 1 with Evidence: Explain how Social Security provided financial security for the elderly and unemployed, referencing key policies.

Point 2 with Evidence: Analyse the social changes brought by Social Security, such as increased support for vulnerable groups.

Counter-argument: Consider criticisms or limitations of Social Security, including economic or political opposition.

Conclusion: Summarise the overall impact and significance of Social Security in the context of the New Deal.

1.
Outline the main thesis you will argue in your essay about Social Security and its impact during the New Deal. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Social Security helped the elderly and unemployed during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the social changes brought about by Social Security with previous welfare measures. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse some criticisms or limitations of Social Security during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain the importance of Social Security in shaping the legacy of the New Deal. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Outline the main arguments for and against the effectiveness of Social Security during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the impact of Social Security on American society with another New Deal program you have studied. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a brief conclusion summarising the importance of Social Security in the context of the New Deal. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
9.
Analyse how the introduction of Social Security reflected the changing role of government during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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