Global Economic Crisis

Question 1

Background information: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected on his promise to improve economic conditions in America. In his first inaugural address, which he gave the day he came into office, he discussed the economic crisis.Which economic problems does President Roosevelt mention in this excerpt? Check all that apply.

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Question 2

What does President Roosevelt see as the US government’s most important task?

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B: to put people back to work

Question 3

Who does Roosevelt suggest is responsible for fixing the nation’s economic problems?

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D: the government

Question 4

Why does President Roosevelt compare the situation to a war?

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C: to emphasize the importance of taking action

Question 5

This man is using German money as wallpaper.What does the photo suggest about the German economy?

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A: German money was worthless.

Question 6

Background information: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected on his promise to improve economic conditions in America. In his first inaugural address, which he gave the day he came into office, he discussed the economic crisis.Which economic problems does President Roosevelt mention in this excerpt? Check all that apply.

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A: high unemployment; B: lost savings; E: lack of markets

Question 7