Weekly Editorial - April 19, 2012
1. What is the main idea of Walter Williams' commentary?
2. a) Ask a parent what he/she was taught about the success of President Roosevelt's New Deal in relieving the Great Depression. (If possible, ask a grandparent as well.)
b) Then ask him/her to read this article and respond to Dr. Williams comment in paragraph 7: "Americans have been miseducated into thinking that Roosevelt's New Deal saved our economy."
c) Ask your teacher to answer 2. a) and 2. b).