The House of Representatives

Question 1

Put yourself in President Truman’s shoes.If you were president at the end of World War II, which major issues would you focus on fixing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Helping america improve manufacturing; Building housing for returning soldiers; Helping labor unions work together with businesses; Helping Americans afford what they need

Question 2

What does the audience learn about the setting of the play from the opening lines of the first scene? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The weather is cold.; It is late at night.; The story takes place at a castle.

Question 3

How do the setting and dialogue in the first scene of Hamlet affect the audience?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They set a dark and eerie mood appropriate for a serious play.

Question 4

Think about what you learned about Truman’s plans for desegregation. Which of these statements is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Truman ended segregation in the armed forces by executive order.

Question 5

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reinstating price controls to stop inflation; cutting spending to help balance the budget; raising taxes in order to create more funding for the government

Question 6

What was the main goal of the Taft-Hartley Act?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to place limitations on unions’ actions

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