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The Significance and Factors of Social Security in the Great Depression & New Deal

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of Social Security during the Great Depression and the factors that influenced its development. Students will analyze and rank factors, justifying their choices with evidence.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Great Depression & New Deal
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Social Security
#Understand the significance of Social Security in the New Deal
#Identify and categorize the factors influencing Social Security
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors
#Justify rankings with historical evidence

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The Significance and Factors of Social Security in the Great Depression & New Deal

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Social Security during the Great Depression

Source A: Excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Speech (1935)

'The Social Security Act was a turning point in American history, providing hope and security for millions of vulnerable citizens.' Provenance: Speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt announcing the Social Security Act, 1935.

1.
Explain why Social Security was considered significant during the Great Depression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Roosevelt and a critic of Social Security regarding its importance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Introduction of Social Security

Source B: Excerpt from a Political Scientist's Analysis

'Economic hardship, political will, social activism, and religious groups all played roles in shaping the Social Security Act.' Provenance: Modern analysis by a historian specializing in American social policy.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source B into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor was MORE significant in the creation of Social Security and justify your choice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Ranking the Factors of Social Security's Significance

Source C: Summary of the New Deal's Impact

'The New Deal's success depended on multiple factors—economic recovery, political support, social demand, and religious backing.' Provenance: Summary article by a history scholar.

1.
Rank the four factors (economic recovery, political support, social demand, religious backing) in order of importance for the success of Social Security. Justify your ranking. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Explain how political support influenced the passage of Social Security legislation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Impact and Justification

Source D: Statistic on Social Security Benefits (1936-1940)

'By 1940, over 10 million Americans received Social Security benefits, significantly reducing poverty among the elderly.' Provenance: Government report, 1940.

1.
Analyse the significance of the statistic provided in Source D for understanding the impact of Social Security. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Justify why Social Security is considered a pivotal part of the New Deal's legacy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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