Truman's Fair Deal Answers

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Which of these reforms were part of Truman’s Fair Deal plans for America?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
supporting equal rights
B
ending programs to support veterans
C
creating federal housing programs
D
ensuring civil rights
E
raising minimum wages
F
cutting benefits to farmers
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Think about what you learned about Truman’s plans for desegregation. Which of these statements is true?

A
Truman ended segregation in the armed forces with the help of Congress.
B
Opposition in Congress stopped Truman from ending segregation in the armed forces.
C
Truman ended segregation in the armed forces by executive order.
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Why was banking reform an important first step in the New Deal?

A
It prevented another financial collapse.
B
It forced banks to lend money to people who were hit hardest by the Great Depression.
C
It increased people’s confidence in the government’s ability to control the economy.
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Think about Truman’s responses to economic issues after World War II.Which of these strategies did he use?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
reinstating price controls to stop inflation
B
stopping the production of consumer goods
C
cutting spending to help balance the budget
D
raising taxes in order to create more funding for the government
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What was the main goal of the Taft-Hartley Act?

A
to place limitations on unions’ actions
B
to allow unions to go on strike at any time
C
to limit the power of companies in labor negotiations
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Select the recovery program that correctly completes each sentence.The developed codes for fair trade policies to reduce unemployment. The built dams and flood controls and brought electricity to one of the poorest parts of the country.The created construction jobs for people who were out of work.The built public buildings such as schools and hospitals.

A
Tennessee Valley Authority
B
National Recovery Administration
C
Civil Works Administration
D
Civilian Conservation Corps
E
Tennessee Valley Authority
F
Public Works Administration
G
Civil Works Administration
H
Public Works Administration
I
National Recovery Administration
J
Tennessee Valley Authority
K
Civilian Conservation Corps
L
Public Works Administration
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Take a close look at this quote from Roosevelt’s first inaugural address.Based on this quote, how did President Roosevelt view the Great Depression?

A
He argued that the Depression was a problem that was too hard to overcome.
B
He believed that America could survive the Depression and have a good future.
C
He thought that Americans should be afraid of what the Depression might do to their lives.
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Which of these new government agencies were created by the National Security Act? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
the Central Intelligence Agency
B
the Environmental Protection Agency
C
the National Security Council
D
the Department of Defense
E
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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What limitations were placed on the presidency by the Twenty-Second Amendment? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Presidents could only be elected to office twice.
B
Presidents could no longer choose vice presidents as running mates.
C
Presidents could only serve for a maximum of ten years.
D
Presidents could only be elected after serving in Congress.
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A public/private partnership involves a set of three steps.Which of the following are examples of these steps?

A
Federal funds are used to hire private organizations.
B
Companies need to lay off workers.
C
Companies take on projects that improve the community and the nation.
D
Money is pumped back into the economy.
E
Companies move to and operate in other countries.
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Now, think about Truman’s achievements. In which areas did Truman achieve success?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
helping America experience economic recovery
B
desegregating the military to support civil rights
C
stopping the Taft-Hartley Act from becoming law
D
changing the federal government to meet the needs of the Cold War

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