US History: FDRs First 100 Days in Office...

Directions: Presidents are judged by what they accomplish over time.  FDR didn't have the luxury of time on his hands and had to act swiftly.  In the first 100 Days FDR and the Democratic Party-led Congress acted fast to address some of the nations ills. Using the below website, identify the 11 major accomplishments FDR made early in 1933.  Summarize each in your notes.

Website: Shmoop - FDR's First 100 Days

HOMEWORK: This weekend, choose 2 of his accomplishments and conduct further research using 3 different sources (NOT WIKIPEDIA!!!) to identify the following information:

• The Industry/Regional Area/Segment of the Economy the Action Addressed
• A Deeper Description of the Program or Action
• The Impact the Action had on the Industry/Regional Area/Segment of the Economy it was designed to address
• How Did this Industry/Regional Area/Segment of the Economy Action Effect the Relationship between FDR & the American People