Author Question: The New Deal was a consistent and well-organized effort to end the Depression and restructure ... (Read 90 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Imagine yourself a member of the Bonus Army that marched on Washington in May 1932. Explain why you participated in the march and describe your reaction to the events that occurred during the march.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the philosophy on which Herbert Hoover based the programs he implemented in an attempt to deal with the problems of the Great Depression and explain why his programs failed to deal adequately with the Depression crisis.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

In 1938, the tourist industry was the third largest industry in the United States, a reflection of the increasing use of the automobile.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 4

The U.S. economy recovered in 1936 and continued to rise through World War II.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 5

The New Deal was a consistent and well-organized effort to end the Depression and restructure society.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

Answer 1

Answer: Many of the veterans of World War I who found themselves and their families suffering during the Depression wanted the government to pay their bonuses early. Many of them became dissatisfied with congressional and presidential action on this matter and decided to demonstrate in favor of the desired action by joining in a march on Washington. Frightened and threatened by this group, Hoover had them attacked by federal troops under General Douglas MacArthur. They resented Hoover and felt he did not understand their problems.

Answer 2

Answer: Hoover urged voluntary action for dealing with the problems of the Depression. While he increased federal action, he refused to in any way impinge on the power of state government or provide direct federal relief, for fear of disturbing traditional state-federal relations. He did encourage passage of the Agricultural Marketing Act and establishment of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to make loans to businesses.

Answer 3

Answer: TRUE

Answer 4

Answer: FALSE

Answer 5

Answer: FALSE