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FDR 3rd grade
FDR 3rd grade study guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |