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Eleanor Roosevelt: An Agent of Social Change

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First ladies often take a back seat to their husbands' policies, but Eleanor Roosevelt broke that mold. Interested historians examine primary sources written by Roosevelt, including a speech and articles. Completing a round-robin of quote analysis, they explore the influence the former first lady had on social change during a turbulent time.

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Concepts

eleanor roosevelt, social activism, the united nations, first ladies, women's history, women's history month, human rights, franklin d. roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, primary source analysis, primary sources

Instructional Ideas

Use jigsaw methods to analyze primary sources written by Eleanor Roosevelt
Investigate public response to Eleanor Roosevelt by looking at letters addressed to her

Classroom Considerations

Students need background in subjects such as the Roosevelt administration and the Great Depression

Pros

Lesson takes the legacy of a first lady beyond her husband's policies
Activities develop primary source skills

Cons

None

Common Core

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