11. Which had the greatest impact on Franklin Roosevelt's victory in the 1932 presidential race?
(Points : 3)
Voters wanted prohibition to continue.

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

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

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


12. What technique did Franklin Roosevelt use to keep the American public informed?
(Points : 3)
informal speeches or fireside chats on the radio

daily press conferences that were reported in papers across the nation

monthly State of the Union addresses

press conferences on television


13. What did the record number of bills passed during the first hundred days of Franklin Roosevelt's administration indicate?
(Points : 3)
a commitment by the government to provide immediate relief

the belief that Congress knew best how to resolve the Depression

the idea that people needed government to take care of them

an attempt to end the free enterprise system


14. Why was the Social Security Act an important part of President Roosevelt's plan for America?
(Points : 3)
He wanted to guarantee retirement packages so people would not have to save on their own.

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

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

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


15. How did the passage of the Emergency Banking Act and the FDIC reflect Roosevelt's beliefs about the economy?
(Points : 3)
Roosevelt believed government could stabilize and regulate the economy.

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

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

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


16. What do the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have in common?
(Points : 3)
Both agencies were located in the same part of the country.

Both agencies are still in operation today.

Both agencies have the role of regulating banks.

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


17. People from both the right and the left objected to the New Deal legislation. Why?
(Points : 3)
Some people thought the New Deal went too far and others though it had not gone far enough.

Most wanted the president to slow down, proceed more cautiously, and spend less money.

Some were concerned that the government was giving up too much of its power to financial institutions.

Most wanted the president to take more action to provide people with the money they needed to live.


18. What were the key objectives of New Deal legislation?
(Points : 3)
relief for people in need; recovery for the economy; and reform to prevent future problems

assistance for failing businesses; buyouts for banks; and unemployment insurance

bailouts for banks; rescue of people's savings; and stabilization of the monetary system

restoration of faith in banks; rescue of people in need; and stabilization of the international economy


19. How do historians evaluate the New Deal?
(Points : 3)
Few believe it was the most important period in U.S. economic history.

Most acknowledge that it did not end the Depression; World War II did.

Many stress the infrastructure improvements as an area of little success.

Some say the New Deal cost the government power and influence.

I am excited that you are able to the Eastern Conference next year.