Question

1. fdr’s approach to leadership during the great depression was characterized by:

a) ignoring public opinion
b) optimism and willingness to experiment
c) reducing the federal government’s role
d) refusing to communicate with the public

Explanation:

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) took office during the Great Depression with a message of hope, using fireside chats to communicate openly with the public. His New Deal involved a series of experimental programs to expand the federal government's role in addressing economic crisis, and he maintained a public tone of optimism to restore confidence. Options a, c, and d directly contradict his actual leadership approach.

Answer:

b) Optimism and willingness to experiment