Roosevelt's Hundred Days

Question 1

Why did Alf Landon and conservative leaders oppose the New Deal? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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They thought that the New Deal raised taxes too much.; They thought that the New Deal kept states from regulating their own affairs.; They thought that the New Deal interfered with business and labor practices.; They thought that the New Deal gave Roosevelt too much power and influence.

Question 2

Read this selection from the Conservative Manifesto.Which of these actions would not have been supported by the manifesto?

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raising taxes to higher levels

Question 3

Why did the liberal opposition criticize the New Deal? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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They thought that the New Deal didn’t provide enough economic opportunity.; They thought that the New Deal did not provide enough redistribution of wealth.; They thought that the New Deal did not provide enough social programs.

Question 4

Think about what you know about the Supreme Court and American government.What is the role of the Supreme Court?

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to interpret and apply the law

Question 5

Why did Roosevelt want to reorganize the Supreme Court? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court had already struck down several important New Dealpolicies.; Roosevelt believed that future programs could be ruled unconstitutional.; Roosevelt wanted to add judges to the court who would support his policies.

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