Eleanor Rooselvet- Background - Robert Servis | Laabri

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Vocabulary- Use the internet (google) to research the topics and facts presented below to categorize them correctly.

Major conflict between many large nations of the world, including the U.S.
Caused by the stock market crash
Record unemployment in the united states
Hid his disability from the press while in office
The building from which most presidents give speeches and invite foreign leaders to discuss matters between them
lasted from 1929 to 1939
Died in 1945
An organization created after World War II with the purpose of maintaining international peace and security
Started in 1939
Eleanor Roosevelt would work with this to create a "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.
32'nd president of the United States

Great Depression
Franklin Roosevelt
World War II
White House
United Nations

Watch and Respond: Watch this video to learn more about Eleanor Roosevelt. Then, answer the questions below using information from the video.

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When was Eleanor Roosevelt born?

1984

1884

1934

1894

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Where did Eleanor Roosevelt work as a social worker and tech?

Morris Knills High School

Vermont

New York

Washington D.C.

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What did the League of Women Voters help women do?

Practice marching drills in the streets

Advance their rights of workers and laborers

Advocate for womens temperance and an alcohol free U.S.

Practice their right to vote

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When did Franklin Roosevelt become president?

1932

1922

1945

1990

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Why did Franklin Roosevelt easily defeat the last president?

He was not very strong

Franklin Roosevelt was famed for his service during world war 1

Roosevelt's wife, Eleanor was much beloved by the women of the United States

The country was desperate for a new direction after the terrible great depression

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What made Eleanor different from other First Ladies before her?

Eleanor would not live in the White House

Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt were not married before his presidency

Eleanor wanted to help the American people, not just entertain guests

Eleanor would work alongside the staff of the white house creating elaborate plays for guests

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What did Eleanor Roosevelt do for the United Nations?

She created the founding council of the United Nations

She Traveled around the world asking for support for the United Nations

Eleanor Roosevelt created the United Nations Flag

Eleanor Roosevelt with the help of her husband created the League of Nations

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In your own words, explain why Eleanor Roosevelt could be considered a 'Hero". Take into consideration the time she lived in, what she did, and what was only expected of her as a First lady.