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Question 30 • Contemporary Studies

By instituting government oversight on banks and investments, Franklin Roosevelt

Answer
A
prompted Americans to take their money out of banks.
B
reinforced the policies of Herbert Hoover.
C
hoped to create jobs and get reelected.
D
hoped to avoid another stock market crash.

Explanation

Government oversight of banks and investments was intended to regulate risky financial practices and restore confidence in the financial system. Roosevelt hoped these safeguards would help prevent another stock market crash, rather than encourage bank withdrawals or continue Hoover’s policies. The correct choice is “hoped to avoid another stock market crash.”

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