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Social Security in the Great Depression & New Deal

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the introduction of Social Security during the New Deal era, focusing on interpreting primary sources and assessing their usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Great Depression & New Deal
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Social Security
#Explain the purpose of Social Security as introduced in the New Deal
#Compare different perspectives on Social Security's effectiveness
#Analyze the reliability of primary sources in understanding historical policies

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Social Security in the Great Depression & New Deal

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Introduction of Social Security

Source A: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Speech on Social Security

"Today, we are taking a vital step to secure the livelihood of our elderly and unemployed citizens. The Social Security Act will provide a safety net for those who have suffered the hardships of the Great Depression. It is a promise that no American will be left without support in times of need. Our government is committed to building a more equitable and secure future for all Americans." Provenance: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1935, Speech delivered to Congress during the signing of the Social Security Act.

1.
What does Source A say about the purpose of Social Security? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how Roosevelt's speech reflects his views on the role of the government during the Great Depression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the purpose of Social Security as described in the source with its actual implementation in the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it influences its reliability as a primary source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
How useful is Source A for understanding the actual impact of Social Security on Americans in the 1930s? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the views expressed in Source A with what you know about the challenges faced in implementing Social Security. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the effectiveness of Source A in helping us understand the purpose of Social Security. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the limitations of relying solely on Source A to understand the impact of Social Security during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Summarize what you have learned about the purpose and perception of Social Security from this source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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