30 questions
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first 100 days are regarded by many historians as successful because
the Senate agreed to join the League of Nations
he increased the number of Supreme Court Justices
many of his New Deal proposals were enacted into law
the Great Depression came to an end
One major policy difference between President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was that President Roosevelt
focused primarily on reducing tariffs
stressed tax cuts and subsidies for big business
adopted a laissez-faire philosophy
proposed direct aid to farmers and the unemployed
What was one reason many banks failed during
the early 1930s?
Banks had made risky loans and stock market investments.
Banks were overregulated by the federal government.
Large banks had formed a monopoly.
Banks charged high interest rates for loans.
Which factor in the late 1920s was a major cause of the Great Depression?
overproduction of manufactured goods
high income tax rates
limited use of consumer credit
low tariffs on European products
Which group’s economic situation in the 1920s is most accurately described in these statements?
farmers
railroad companies
manufacturers
factory workers
The main idea of this political cartoon from the 1930s is that President Franklin D. Roosevelt
continued the laissez-faire policies of earlier presidents
supported business over labor
favored government ownership of major industries
extended help to those in need
The New Deal attempted to carry out the theme of the cartoon by
restricting labor union membership
loaning money to foreign countries
funding many public works projects
banning the sale of stocks and bonds
The defeat of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “court packing” plan by Congress is an example of
federalism
checks and balances
due process
the amendment process
Which idea would best be supported by President Hoover’s statement?
rugged individualism
unemployment insurance
deficit spending
collective bargaining
These statements illustrate a difference in opinion between the two presidents over
granting subsidies to big business
promoting free-trade policies in the Western Hemisphere
regulating supply and demand
expanding the federal government’s role in the economy
Which problem did Franklin D. Roosevelt address first in his presidency?
ending the Red Scare
standing up to dictators in Europe
bringing stability to the banking system
approving bonus payments to World War Iveterans
Which economic condition of the 1920s was a major cause of the Great Depression?
Farm prices rose dramatically.
Industry overproduced consumer goods.
Banks were reluctant to lend money.
Demand increased faster than supply.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal reflected his belief that during a depression the federal government should
assume ownership of failed corporations
return to laissez-faire capitalistic principles
take a leadership role in economic recovery
help farmers instead of industrial workers
The conditions shown in this 1936 photograph were caused mainly by
periods of widespread flooding
deforestation and overgrazing
global warming
drought and poor farming techniques
Breadlines, Hoovervilles, and the Bonus Army were all direct results of
housing shortages in the 1920s
relief efforts of the New Deal
mechanization of agriculture
unemployment during the Great Depression
The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938) helped American workers by
establishing health plans
legalizing strikes and boycotts
establishing a minimum wage in many industries
making labor unions accept women and African Americans as members
This cartoonist believes that President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s actions related to the Supreme Court were
embraced by most of the American public
necessary to protect the Bill of Rights
harmful to the system of checks and balances
needed to navigate safely through the Great Depression
This cartoon is portraying a situation that resulted from the
economic downturn of the late 1920s
public rejection of the New Deal
failure of the Civilian Conservation Corps
opposition to the Treaty of Versailles
President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would aid the nation’s banking system by
restricting foreign investments
eliminating government regulation of banks
restoring public confidence in banks
granting tax relief
President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the situation described in this speech by
reducing the influence of labor unions
supporting programs to aid the poor and unemployed
promoting the interests of big business
adopting the trickle-down economic theory
In this statement, Franklin D. Roosevelt promised to
build up the military
reduce government interference in business
end an isolationist foreign policy
provide government assistance to combat the Great Depression
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to end Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal.
Congress refused to pass New Deal legislation.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt had not faced any opposition to his New Deal.
Congress voted to increase the size of the Supreme Court.
Which conclusion is best supported by the
information on the chart?
Business advertising had succeeded in selling more products.
Violence by labor had increased throughout the country.
Economic conditions had become worse.
The stock market had recovered in 1933
This 1937 cartoon is criticizing President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to
reduce the number of federal courts
impeach current Supreme Court justices
give states the power to appoint Supreme Court justices
increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court
One reason President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed the plan shown in the cartoon was that the Supreme Court had
challenged his right to run for a third term
rejected several important Cabinet appointments
ruled against laws to protect the rights of minorities
declared parts of key New Deal programs unconstitutional
Many members of Congress opposed the plan shown in the cartoon because it would
reduce the power of the president
upset the system of checks and balances
destroy the system of federalism
cost too much to implement
REVIEW: What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?
Slave states gained additional congressional representation.
The number of justices on the Supreme Court was established.
Presidential appointments were assured easy confirmation.
A two-house legislature was created.
REVIEW: During the 1600s and 1700s, the fundamental goal of British mercantilism was to
prohibit all exports of raw materials from the colonies
encourage economic competition with the American colonies
develop manufacturing within the colonies
maintain a favorable balance of trade for Great Britain with its colonies
REVIEW: What was a major demand of the Antifederalists during the debate over ratification of the United States Constitution?
continuation of slavery
right to habeas corpus
inclusion of a bill of rights
reduction in the number of representatives inCongress
REVIEW: Which statement best expresses President Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy on regulating big business?
Regulation of big business should be left to the states.
Any regulation of big business is undesirable.
Abusive trusts should be broken up by a vigilant federal government.
Government ownership of key industries will benefit consumers.