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Read the opening remarks of Truman’s 1949 State of the Union address to Congress. Truman makes reference to the last sixteen years. Why might he do this?

A
He is referencing his last term in office and Roosevelt’s presidency, during part of which he served as vice president.
B
He is alluding to the two world wars, during which the American economy boomed.
C
The Great Depression has just ended, and he is trying to be hopeful.
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What does Truman mean when he says “We have rejected the discredited theory that the fortunes of the Nation should be in the hands of a privileged few”?

A
When a few Americans are wealthy, that benefits all of society.
B
Americans should focus on using a “trickle-down” system in their economy.
C
Wealth should be enjoyed by all Americans
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A public/private partnership involves a set of three steps.Which of the following are examples of these steps?

A
Federal funds are used to hire private organizations.
B
Companies need to lay off workers.
C
Companies take on projects that improve the community and the nation.
D
Money is pumped back into the economy.
E
Companies move to and operate in other countries.
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Which areas does Truman identify as needing improvement?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
education
B
high prices
C
curbing monopolies
D
medical care for all
E
housing conditions
F
production levels
G
use of natural resources
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How does Truman feel about these challenges?

A
He feels it is the responsibility of Americans to make these changes, not Congress and the president.
B
He believes the country is suffering and overwhelmed, and that these challenges will be too difficult to meet.
C
He believes these challenges are a chance for America’s leaders to work for the good of the American people.
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In this passage, Truman describes his opinions about big business.How does Truman seem to feel about monopolies?

A
He is in support of monopolies.
B
He is against monopolies in American business.
C
He does not have an opinion on this issue.
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Which of the following goals does Truman highlight in this part of the speech?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
improved farm prices
B
rural electrification
C
modern conveniences in rural areas
D
paying special attention to rural problems
E
inspection methods for agricultural products
F
increased production of farm goods
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Why does Truman say it is important to conserve resources today?

A
to lock up resources and protect them
B
for the future economy and society
C
because it is important to take care of nature
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Why did some people believe that the New Deal was a bad idea?

A
They feared it would cause a second economic collapse.
B
They thought it allowed the government to interfere with the free market.
C
They were worried that it would create businesses that were dependent on the government.

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