Author Question: The Bonus Army A) formed to distribute aid to the poor. B) was composed of veterans seeking ... (Read 44 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

The first woman to serve in a president's Cabinet was appointed by Franklin Roosevelt to the position of

A) Secretary of Labor.
B) Defense Secretary.
C) Secretary of the Interior.
D) Secretary of State.

Question 2

One thing that Franklin Roosevelt was able to do better than Herbert Hoover was to

A) effectively oppose welfare legislation by the federal government.
B) inflexibly pursue a well-defined political program.
C) resist Congress's demand for new and experimental programs.
D) communicate a sense of confidence to the American people.

Question 3

During the 1932 presidential campaign, Franklin Roosevelt

A) often appeared vague concerning his plans for dealing with the Depression.
B) promoted a policy of massive spending by the federal government.
C) called for the United States to abandon the gold standard.
D) avoided the South.

Question 4

The New Deal was based upon

A) socialist principles.
B) the belief that it was possible to create a just society.
C) strict economic orthodoxy.
D) the suggestions made to Roosevelt by President Hoover.

Question 5

Herbert Hoover failed as a presidential leader partially because

A) he wanted to extend the power of the federal government too much.
B) his personality and background limited his actions.
C) he was too political.
D) he was a communist.

Question 6

The Bonus Army

A) formed to distribute aid to the poor.
B) was composed of veterans seeking their pay bonuses.
C) acted to prevent violent strikes.
D) broke up urban riots.