Author Question: Many historians have stated that Franklin Roosevelt was the right man at the right time. Evaluate ... (Read 44 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

What finally stalled Nazi aggression between 1940 and early 1941?

A) President Roosevelt secretly sent American pilots to Europe.
B) England steadfastly resisted the Nazis in the Battle of Britain.
C) A British blockade of Germany cut off fascist supply lines.
D) Economic boycotts by the United States damaged the German war effort.

Question 2

What was the earliest event of fascist aggression leading up to World War II?

A) the creation of death camps in eastern Europe by the German military
B) the brutal invasion of China by the Japanese
C) the Italian invasion and overthrow of the government of Ethiopia
D) the German air force raids on Great Britain

Question 3

Before 1939, Nazi concentration camps mostly held people who were __________.

A) uneducated
B) foreign prisoners of war
C) Jewish
D) political dissidents and anti-socials

Question 4

Many historians have stated that Franklin Roosevelt was the right man at the right time. Evaluate the thematic evidence that produces this thesis.

What will be an ideal response?

Heffejeff · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: B

Answer 2

Answer: B

Answer 3

Answer: D

Answer 4

Answer: A good answer will include:
1. FDR was very flexible as a politician, and this was necessary to adapt to the trying circumstances took on.
2. He was able to act quickly, as demonstrated by his bold actions in the 100 Days and beyond.
3. He was able to restore the confidence of the American people, reassuring them that we have nothing to fear but fear itself.
4. He was able to find a workable middle path.
5. Finally, he was able to keep going in spite of defeats, particularly around the Supreme Court and other issues.