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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to "Winter of Despair," which of the following words appears most frequently in the writings of New Deal theorists?
2. On which of the following days in May of 1935 does the Supreme Court strike down the National Industrial Recovery Act in a 9-0 decision?
3. In June of 1934 President Roosevelt asks the Committee on Economic Security to develop a social security program. By which of the following individuals is the effort led?
4. In 1934, Secretary Wallace is extremely relieved when he is able to slacken crop restriction due to which of the following natural disasters?
5. During the 1932 Presidential primary race, which of the following candidates can not appear at the Democratic convention because of a run on his Chicago bank?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the purpose of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), created in May of 1935, and what did this program accomplish?
2. Describe Hoover's problem with the Bonus Army situation as discussed in "The Politics of Hard Times."
3. Explain Roosevelt's "Brain Trust" during the 1932 election and beyond.
4. What can be considered ironic about the state of mind of jobless workers in 1934, as discussed in the opening of "One Third of a Nation"?
5. During the 1932 election, how badly did Herbert Hoover lose to Roosevelt?
6. Describe the nation's reaction to Roosevelt's first Fireside Chat on March 12, 1933.
7. What was the "death sentence" in the holding company bill that was supposed to go into effect on January 1, 1940 but which was ultimately defeated?
8. In "Over the Top," what problem did the Liberty League have with Roosevelt's administration?
9. Describe the violent labor strikes that took place around the country in 1934.
10. Discuss the conflict between "wets" and "drys" during the 1932 campaign and the effect on the Democratic platform.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss three major ways in which the Fair Labor Standards Act changed America. Be sure to cite supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
In a well-developed essay, compare and contrast the three elections in which Roosevelt is a candidate for President. What kind of campaign does he run in 1932? 1936? 1940? How does the country's response to him differ during each campaign? Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the policies of candidate Roosevelt with those of President Roosevelt. Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
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