(Quote) (Hook) “Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance” - Franklin D. Roosevelt. (Background) In 1933, when this quote was spoken, Franklin Delano Roosevelt had become President of the United States during one of the largest economic crashes in history. The economy was plummeting, jobs were scarce, and people were suffering with no end in sight. The people were afraid and fearful for their lives and families, and Roosevelt, a politician and a determined man, wanted to help. (Explanation) President Roosevelt believed that, as he stated above, fear was responsible for the situation getting worse,
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(Thesis Statement) However, the response of President Roosevelt and his administration to the challenges of the Great Depression was effective because they created many successful New Deal programs, created a better use for America’s land, and brought about safer conditions in the workplace.
(Topic Sentence) (Acknowledge) An editorial in the Chicago Tribune states that FDR’s administration “overturned American principles and political practices” through its actions (Text 4, Line 29). (Transitional) However, (Counter) President Roosevelt and his administration’s successful New Deal programs helped America much more than it hurt the country. (Supporting Evidence -A) (Example) One such program created by FDR and his administration was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which “employed youth in reforestation, road construction, and flood control projects” (Chart 1, Lines 3-4). (Explanation) The Great Depression was a time where many people, especially younger workers, were poor, jobless, and competing with experienced adult for jobs. This program created jobs for these youth, who couldn’t support themselves or their families. This bill also helped to protect the environment and
(Thesis Statement) However, the response of President Roosevelt and his administration to the challenges of the Great Depression was effective because they created many successful New Deal programs, created a better use for America’s land, and brought about safer conditions in the workplace.
(Topic Sentence) (Acknowledge) An editorial in the Chicago Tribune states that FDR’s administration “overturned American principles and political practices” through its actions (Text 4, Line 29). (Transitional) However, (Counter) President Roosevelt and his administration’s successful New Deal programs helped America much more than it hurt the country. (Supporting Evidence -A) (Example) One such program created by FDR and his administration was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which “employed youth in reforestation, road construction, and flood control projects” (Chart 1, Lines 3-4). (Explanation) The Great Depression was a time where many people, especially younger workers, were poor, jobless, and competing with experienced adult for jobs. This program created jobs for these youth, who couldn’t support themselves or their families. This bill also helped to protect the environment and