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. for the first 100 years of american history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in american history. there was very little change in the first 100 years of american history, making the need for executive orders very small.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: In the first 100 years of American presidential history (roughly up to the late 19th century), presidents generally deferred to Congress for lawmaking. Executive orders were not used extensively as the norm was to rely on congressional action for policy changes, even with societal changes.
2. Analyze Option 2: The Great Depression was in the 1930s, which is after the first 100 years (1776 - 1876 approx.), so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The highest use of executive orders was not in the first 100 years; later presidents (like during the New Deal, World War II, etc.) used more executive orders, so this is wrong.
4. Analyze Option 4: The first 100 years had significant changes (e.g., westward expansion, industrialization beginnings, etc.), so the claim of "very little change" is false.

Answer:

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