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QuizMultiple Choice

Postwar America and Cold War Struggles — Test

Question 9 • United States History and Geography

Which statement best describes the outcome of the Taft-Hartley Bill of 1947?

Answer
A
The bill was passed by Congress but died after President Truman quickly vetoed it.
B
The bill was passed by Congress, then supported and signed by President Truman.
C
The bill was passed by Congress, then passed again to overcome President Truman’s veto.
D
The bill was not passed because Democratic senators opposed it, even though President Truman supported it.

Explanation

Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, but President Truman vetoed it. Congress then overrode his veto, so the bill became law despite his opposition. Therefore, the best choice is that it was passed again to overcome President Truman’s veto.

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