Hoover Vs FDR - Knowledge Test and Essay planning skills revision - USA 1919-45

A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision activity centred on Hoover’s presidency and FDRs subsequent election victory in 1932.

This resource is aimed at KS4 students studying the topic of America (1919-45).

The main resource in this bundle is the 4 page, fully editable knowledge test which students can complete digitally or on paper. This test includes short answer / fact quiz style questions on Hoover’s presidency and FDR’s strengths/ reasons for his electoral victory in 1932, as well as 2 essay planning templates on the area of Hoovers weaknesses and FDR’s strengths.

This activity could be used as a summative assessment, a medium stakes mid chapter review activity or a low stakes team quiz as a fun starter or plenary.

Some bonus additional resources in the form of a knowledge organiser, colour code and streamlined information sheet have also been included to support student revision prior to taking the test/quiz.

Included resources:
1 x colour code activity assessing whether Hoover deserved the title of ‘Do Nothing President’.
1 x information sheet on FDR.
1 x knowledge organiser on FDR divided into clear themes.
1 x 4 page Knowledge Quiz and Essay Planning Assessment.

While this resource can be used for any GCSE/IGCSE awarding body, the essay scaffolding and guidance is specific to the CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 exam. However, as a fully adaptable resource your able to adjust the planning instructions and marks available to your preferred specification.

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