Question

How did President Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats" affect most Americans during the 1930s?

A. They calmed anxieties regarding the gold standard.

B. They calmed worries about the spread of communism.

C. They calmed fears of World War II.

D. They calmed anxiety stemming from the Great Depression.

Answer 1

The right answer is:

D. They calmed anxiety stemming from the Great Depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Fireside Chats refer to some 30 radio speeches given by president Franklin Delano Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. He spoke about a variety of topics, from unemployment and hardships in the 1930s to the fight against fascism during WWII. Americans experienced comfort, renewed confidence and reassurance by listening to his chats.