The learning module is the third in a series which examines American history in light of industrial development and expansion. Presented in field test condition to allow for feedback from students and teachers, the booklet explores the welfare state and minority employment through presentation of an extensive teacher background section and 10 class exercises. The learning activities are designed to help 11th grade social studies students develop concepts and understandings related to welfare. Topics include causes of poverty, choice of occupation, low income and minority groups, applying for jobs, welfare, leisure time, work attitudes, and the American dream of prosperity. Learning activities include filling out a sample employment form, role playing, skits, class discussion, mock opinion polls, community interviews, and analysis of literary passages. The format of the exercises generally includes objectives, materials, strategy, and evaluation. Also included where relevant are questions for class discussion and interviews with welfare recipients, background information for students and teachers, survey findings, character profiles, quotations, questionnaires, and employment forms. All information necessary for carrying out these activities is presented. An evaluation form for teachers and a bibliography are included. (Author/DB)