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Which was a New Deal program instituted by Franklin Roosevelt?

A
the collection of “hardship payments”
B
federal relief for speculators
C
federal relief for the unemployed
D
the deregulation of banks and businesses
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President Franklin Roosevelt declared a five-day “bank holiday” to

A
give bank employees some much needed time off.
B
give the government time to verify that banks were strong.
C
remind Americans he was holding “fireside chats” on the radio.
D
remind Americans the government was starting new construction projects.
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Which best summarizes the intent of Franklin Roosevelt’s Hundred Days legislation and programs?

A
to help big businesses
B
to provide Americans with relief
C
to reassure the American public
D
to continue the policies of Herbert Hoover
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Which issue that arose under Hoover helped Roosevelt into the White House in 1932?

A
a high unemployment rate
B
a low corporate tax rate
C
high unemployment benefits
D
low tariffs on imports
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Which groups did Franklin Roosevelt specifically help during his first Hundred Days in office?

A
farmers and the unemployed
B
businesses and farmers
C
farmers and the “brain trust”
D
businesses and military veterans
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During his campaign for president in 1932, Franklin Roosevelt promised to

A
continue many of the policies of Herbert Hoover.
B
reverse many of the policies of Herbert Hoover.
C
study many of the policies of Herbert Hoover.
D
strengthen many of the policies of Herbert Hoover.
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Read the quote from Franklin Roosevelt’s speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president. “Out of every crisis, every tribulation, every disaster, mankind rises with some share of greater knowledge, of higher decency, of purer purpose.” Which best explains what Roosevelt is promising the nation?

A
that he will balance the federal budget by raising taxes on businesses
B
that he will lead the nation out of its current state and help America grow stronger
C
that he will offer financial assistance to citizens to help repair the economy
D
that he will keep the unemployed from placing burdens on the employed
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Before running for president in 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt

A
had no previous experience in government.
B
had helped Hoover balance the federal budget.
C
had been governor of the state of New York.
D
had been vice president under Herbert Hoover.
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During Franklin Roosevelt’s 1932 presidential campaign, Roosevelt proposed a set of reforms called

A
the Brain Trust.
B
the Positive Outlook.
C
the Balanced Budget.
D
the New Deal.
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When Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for president in 1932, the country was

A
mired in the Great Depression.
B
enjoying economic prosperity.
C
supportive of Herbert Hoover.
D
preoccupied with World War II.

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