The goal of the Roosevelt Administration was to put Americans back to work. To that end, Congress initiated several work programs, including the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). What did Roosevelt attempt to do when it appeared that the U.S. Supreme Court might strike down the constitutionality of the Social Security Act, a main part of his New Deal programs?
A) ask lower courts to rule in favor of the legislation
B) return the legislation to Congress for reconsideration
C) pack the court by adding justices supportive of the act
D) proposed a program to replace Social Security
17.
After World War I, many Americans were eager to keep out of European affairs.
A) True
B) False
18.
World War II began when Germany launched a blitzkrieg attack on Czechoslovakia.
A) True
B) False
19.
In the closing days of World War II in Europe, Hitler escaped to South America.
A) True
B) False
20.
The Allies adopted a plan of island hopping in the Pacific in order to conserve their armed strength.
A) True
B) False
21.
President Hoover thought government aid to the people during the Great Depression would be a form of socialism.
A) True
B) False
22.
Choose all of the following that relate to FDR
A) Republican
B) Wheel-chair bound
C) "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
D) Democrat
E) Fireside chats
F) Relief, Recovery, Reform
G) Closed all American banks
23.
Match the following terms to the correct description
A. Security and Exchange Commission
B. Works Progress Administration
C. American Liberty League
D. Wages and Hours Bill
E. Lend-Lease Act
F. American First Committee
G. Code-Talkers
H. Zoot Suit Riots
