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text 1:
in 1929, the american stock market crashed, setting off a chain of events that would result in the greatest economic collapse of the modern industrial world. for over ten years, americans would struggle to overcome mass unemployment and disillusionment with their country.
however, one man’s vision would turn this tumultuous period into a chance to renew not only the american economy, but american patriotism as well. franklin d. roosevelt, the 32nd president of the united states, articulated a vision of a government able to offer meaningful work to its citizens. his “new deal” created a number of government programs designed to put people to work and ensure they had resources to thrive.
interestingly, recent research has shown that roosevelt’s program didn’t just make americans more financially secure. the new deal also made them more likely to support their country’s efforts during world war ii in the 1940s. individuals in areas that had gained more from the new deal were more likely to purchase bonds and volunteer for the war than those from areas that had benefited less. in sum, roosevelt’s program strengthened more than the american economy; it strengthened americans’ love of their country as well.
text 2:
this is an excerpt from president franklin d. roosevelt’s first inaugural address, in which he proposed what would later become the new deal.
more important, a host of unemployed citizens face the grim problem of existence, and an equally great number toil with little return.
our greatest primary task is to put people to work. this is no unsolvable problem if we face it wisely and courageously.
we must act and act quickly... i am prepared under my constitutional duty to recommend the measures that a stricken nation in the midst of a stricken world may require. these measures, or such other measures as the congress may build out of its experience and wisdom, i shall seek, within my constitutional authority, to bring to speedy adoption.
but in the event that the congress shall fail to take one of these two courses, and in the event that the national emergency is still critical, i shall not evade the clear course of duty that will then confront me. i shall ask the congress for the one remaining instrument to meet the crisis — broad executive power to wage a war against the emergency, as great as the power that would be given to me if we were in fact invaded by a foreign foe.
which choice best describes a difference in how the author of text 1 and roosevelt (the author of text 2) view the new deal?
choose 1 answer:
a while the author of text 1 believes that the new deal was notable for effects on both the american economy and americans’ attitudes towards their country, roosevelt viewed the new deal as aimed toward solving economic problems.
b roosevelt viewed the new deal as primarily aimed toward solving economic problems caused by world war ii, while the author of text 1 believes that the new deal was in fact motivated more by the stock market crash than by war.
c the author of text 1 believes that the new deal vitally contributed to american victory in world war ii, whereas roosevelt never considered the implications of the new deal on americans’ involvement in the war.
d although the author of text 1 sees the new deal as important only for americans living in certain regions of the country, roosevelt viewed the new deal as equally important for all americans regardless of their locations.
- For option A: Text 1 states the New Deal strengthened the economy and Americans' patriotism. Roosevelt's inaugural address (Text 2) focuses on solving unemployment (economic problem) with the New Deal. This matches the description.
- For option B: The New Deal was before WWII (1929 crash led to it), so Roosevelt couldn't aim it at WWII - caused problems. Eliminate B.
- For option C: Text 1 says the New Deal made Americans more likely to support WWII efforts, not that it "vitally contributed" to victory. Also, Roosevelt's focus was on economic recovery, not war involvement implications. Eliminate C.
- For option D: Text 1 says areas with more New Deal gains had more war support, but doesn't say it's only important for certain regions. Roosevelt's address is about national action, not regional equality. Eliminate D.
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A. While the author of Text 1 believes that the New Deal was notable for effects on both the American economy and Americans’ attitudes toward their country, Roosevelt viewed the New Deal as aimed toward solving economic problems.