History
Read the excerpt from a statement issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt just before signing the Social Security Act into law and answer the question."This law, too, represents a cornerstone in a structure which is being built but is by no means complete. It is a structure intended to lessen the force of possible future depressions. It will act as a protection to future administrations against the necessity of going deeply into debt to furnish relief to the needy. The law will flatten out the peaks and valleys of deflation and of inflation. It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide for the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness."What issue was the law intended to address? How?Group of answer choicesRoosevelt believed that by exploiting the nation's natural resources, the United States could reestablish itself as a major player in the global economy and enjoy strong economic growth for generations.Roosevelt believed that by empowering the government to create programs to support vulnerable portions of the population, the people and the economy would be better equipped to withstand economic downturns.Roosevelt believed that by eliminating barriers to international trade, the US economy, as well as the global economy, would never again experience a sustained period of economic stagnation and job loss.Roosevelt believed that by creating jobs through public works projects, the government could provide employment for the majority of the American population and prevent another economic depression.
Read the excerpt from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, and answer the question."I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War . . . to prescribe military areas . . . from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War . . . may impose in his discretion. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary . . . and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order."What was Roosevelts justification for issuing this executive order?Group of answer choicesRoosevelt felt that the order was necessary to protect civilians from Japanese bombers.Roosevelt felt that the order was necessary to clear large areas to test nuclear weapons.Roosevelt felt that the order was necessary to clear large areas for new military bases.Roosevelt felt that the order was necessary to protect the nation from Japanese spies.