Review this module’s reading.
Watch the videos.
Respond to the following prompts:
Watch the “March of the Bonus Army.”
Define who the Bonus Army was and why they were given the name “the Bonus Army.” Include what the Bonus Army was asking for.
How do you think the march by the veterans influenced acceptance of a larger role for the federal government and enactment of “New Deal” policies?
Why was it significant that there was not segregation between white and black soldiers?
Explain two (2) advocacy strategies undertaken by the Bonus Army that have been used during later social reforms and movements for the expansion of civil rights.
Explain one idea from the March of the Bonus Army video that you did not previously know. Why did that stand out for you? Your response should indicate that you watched and understood the Bonus Army video.
Francis Perkins was a pioneer in the field of social work. Describe one policy change she was a catalyst for.
View the “Legacy of the New Deal.” List one legacy about the New Deal as described in the video. Write one or two sentences about why it is important
In 2-3 sentences, describe the “Great Society” or the “War on Poverty” and include one policy or program it created.
In the video Black History is American History Okalani Dawkins discusses why non-conventional Black stories need to be integrated into American history curriculum. Reflect on the video and your experience and in 2-3 sentences discuss how it expanded your knowledge.
video 1 (The March of the Bonus Army):
video 2 (Introduction to Francis Perkins): https://youtu.be/Lw4kJy51k8I?si=jjqHSH4H3NeVAlMw
video 3 (Franklin Delano Roosevelt & the New Deal):
video 4 (War on Poverty & “LBJ):
video 5 (Black History is American History | Okalani Dawkins):