The Social Security Act of 1935

2. Which program was not administered by the states?

3. Which of these six programs do you think was the best? Why?

Do you think it's right for people working today to pay extra taxes to support workers who
have retired? Why or why not?

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One popular New Deal program was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Estab-

2. How did the work done by members of the CCC help all Americans?

Do you think it is the government's obligation to provide work for people who are unem-
ployed? Why or why not?

4. What do you think is better: providing jobs or providing welfare? Why?

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 President Roosevelt

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Economy Act, which reduced government salaries and pen-
sions. A new law made low alcohol beer legal, even though
Prohibition was still in effect.

2. Why do you think Roosevelt didn't want people to know the extent of his disability?

3. Do you think the Brain Trust was a good idea? Why or why not?

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