Question

explain how historians would characterize the use of executive orders for the first 100 years of american presidential history. (1 point) for the first 100 years of american history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change. there were significant changes, such as the second industrial revolution and the great depression, and congress was unwilling to act. there was very little change in the first 100 years of american history, making the need for executive orders very small. for the first 100 years of american history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in american history.

Explanation:

• The Second Industrial Revolution and Great Depression occurred after the first 100 years (U.S. founded 1776; first 100 years to 1876), so the second option is incorrect.
• The first 100 years had changes (e.g., westward expansion, industrialization), so the third option is wrong.
• Executive orders were not the highest in the first 100 years (later presidents used more), so the fourth option is incorrect.
• The first option aligns with early presidential deference to Congress for lawmaking.

Answer:

A. For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change.