Question

1. What happened to Franklin Roosevelt that enhanced his ability to relate to people and understand their problems?

His experience in the trenches during World War I changed his outlook.


Polio left him unable to walk.


An auto accident resulted in a long recovery from brain surgery.


He lost a great deal of money in the stock market crash.


2. What had the greatest influence on Franklin Roosevelt’s victory in the 1932 presidential race?


The Hoover administration had not resolved the country’s economic problems.


His running mate, John Nance Garner of Texas, brought him many votes.


Voters wanted prohibition to continue.


Eleanor Roosevelt was able to swing the campaign in her husband’s favor.


3. In his first inaugural address, Roosevelt said, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. "


What did he mean?



A positive attitude could help resolve the economic problems.



Americans could win World War II.


People were foolish to be afraid that more banks would fail.



It was okay to be afraid in a difficult situation like the Depression.


4. Which themes for government action emerged during Roosevelt's first Hundred Days as president?



heavy regulation of the banking industry; a laissez-faire approach to other businesses



relief to individuals, economic recovery, reforms to avoid future economic disaster



less government intervention in American business



less emphasis on a market economy; a move to a command economy


5. Item 5

Why was the Social Security Act an important part of President Roosevelt’s plan for America?



Roosevelt wanted to guarantee retirement packages so people would not have to save on their own.



Roosevelt hoped people would not actually request benefits, but knew they would feel better if benefits were available.



Roosevelt wanted to deal with the problems of those unable to work at all: retirees, the disabled, dependent mothers, and children.



Roosevelt believed that protecting retirees was the first step in tackling the unemployment problems.


6. Item 6

How did the passage of the Emergency Banking Act and the FDIC reflect Roosevelt’s beliefs about the economy?



Roosevelt believed government could stabilize and regulate the economy.



Roosevelt had very little faith in business so government had to step in.



Roosevelt wanted banks to regulate themselves once the government showed them the way.



Roosevelt believed that banks were doomed to failure unless insured by the government.


7. Item 7

What do the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have in common?



Both agencies were located in the same part of the country.



Both agencies were intended to help people affected by the drought.



Both agencies have the role of regulating banks.



Both agencies are still in operation today.


8. Item 8

What were the major criticisms of the New Deal?



Some people said the legislation had not gone far enough and others thought it gave too much power to the government.



Many Democrats believed that too much power was being concentrated in financial institutions.



Some people wanted to give the economy more time to recover and others wanted a federal takeover of all businesses.



Most socialists believed the economy would eventually straighten itself out and legislation wasn’t necessary.


9. Item 9

How do historians evaluate the period in which New Deal legislation was passed?



Few historians acknowledge it as an important period in U. S. Economic history.



Most historians acknowledge that the New Deal did not end the Depression; World War II did.


Some historians think the New Deal legislation undermined the government’s power and influence.



Many historians stress the minimal success of infrastructure improvements.


10. Item 10

What most clearly contributed to the rise of dictators in Europe and Asia during the 1930s?



new theories of government



economic crisis



popular interest in showing military strength



confusion and disagreement over borders

Answer 1

Polio left him unable to walk.

The Hoover administration had not resolved the country's economic problems.

A positive attitude could help resolve the economic problems.

Relief to individuals, economic recovery, reforms to avoid future economic disaster.

Roosevelt wanted to deal with the problems of those unable to work at all: retirees, the disabled, dependent mothers, and children.

Roosevelt believed government could stabilize and regulate the economy.

Both agencies are still in operation today.

Some people said the legislation had not gone far enough and others thought it gave too much power to the government.

Most historians acknowledge that the New Deal did not end the Depression; World War II did.

Economic crisis.