s2 3 07 quiz

Question 1

1. Which is not true of Franklin Roosevelt’s early life?
   

   		He came from a wealthy family.
   		He attended elite private schools.
   		He was known for his serious attitude and deep thinking.
   		He earned degrees from Harvard and Columbia.

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Question 2

1. What themes for government action emerged during FDR’s first hundred days as president?
   

   		the business of America is business; the government should not intervene
   		less emphasis on a market economy; a move to a command economy
   		relief to individuals, economic recovery, reforms to avoid future economic disaster
   		heavy regulation of the banking industry; a laissez-faire approach to other businesses

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Question 3

1. Why did Roosevelt move so quickly at the beginning of his first term to propose legislation to establish new agencies and programs?
   

   		He wanted a strong record in order to be reelected.
   		He wanted people to forget Herbert Hoover as quickly as possible.
   		He hoped to motivate businesses to support his campaign.
   		He believed the government had a moral obligation to help families survive.

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Question 4

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer the question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which act reopened banks and led to creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

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Question 5

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer each question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which program put young men to work planting trees, fighting fires, and improving parks?

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Question 6

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer each question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which act subsidized farmers who took land out of production in order to raise crop prices?

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Question 7

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer the question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which program provided electricity to rural areas in seven states?

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Question 8

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer the question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which agency helped struggling homeowners restructure their mortgages?

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Question 9

1. Use the Word Bank to match each piece of legislation from the first hundred days with its intended goal. Answer the question by entering the correct letter in the blank space provided.Which act intended to help regulate industry and trade?

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Question 10

1. Which was not a technique used by FDR to maintain political and public support for early New Deal programs?
   

   		He established a citizen advisory council to represent people from all walks of life.
   		He built a political coalition including immigrants, women, youth, and African Americans.
   		He held twice-weekly press conferences for reporters.
   		He delivered fireside chats on the radio.

1 points

Question 11

1. Which group correctly describes the New Deal opponents and their arguments?

   
   

   		Group A
   		Group B

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Question 12

1. What was the administration’s response to opponents’ criticism?
   

   		FDR gave more fireside chats to gain public support.
   		Congress passed sedition legislation.
   		The administration eliminated some costly programs.
   		FDR fought back with more legislation in a second New Deal.

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Question 13

1. Which legislation passed during the second New Deal became the New Deal’s most popular and long-lasting program?
   

   		Works Progress Administration
   		Social Security Act
   		Wagner Act
   		Public Works Administration

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Question 14

1. Which kind of organizations grew because of New Deal legislation that supported and protected them?
   

   		labor unions
   		teachers’ associations
   		church organizations
   		conservation groups

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Question 15

1. Which is a common historical view of the New Deal?
   

   		President Roosevelt was unable to end the Great Depression through his programs.
   		President Roosevelt failed to understand the needs of the common people during the crisis.
   		Reforms would have occurred under any president because the situation was so dire.
   		The New Deal was a revolution similar to what happened in several European nations.

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Question 16

1. Which was not an effect of the New Deal programs on American life?
   

   		Government power grew.
   		Public works projects had a national impact.
   		The economy rebounded to 1928 levels.
   		Unemployment dropped significantly.

 

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