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FDR 3rd grade
FDR 3rd grade study guide
Term | Definition |
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Polio | Serious illness that causes people to be unable to move well. |
Great Depression | Time in USA history when many people were out of work and could not take care of their families. |
New Deal | Promise Roosevelt made to create jobs during the Depression. |
World War II | Roosevelt worked with many countries involved. It ended right before he died. |
Warm Springs, GA | Town where Roosevelt spent a lot of time trying to help his illness (polio) |
Diligent | Working very hard for a long time. |
Fireside chats | Talks Roosevelt had over the radio to encourage people during the Depression. |
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) | Name of a program Roosevelt started to give jobs to people. |
Eleanor | Roosevelt's wife and assistant with his programs for the poor. |
Wealthy | Very rich |
Compassionate | Feeling sorry for and desiring to help others. |