Truman's Fair Deal — Quiz Answers

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What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following World War II?

A
finding a way to end the Great Depression
B
working out peace terms with the other Allies
C
finding jobs for thousands of returning soldiers
D
working out restrictions to halt consumer spending
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As a result of President Truman’s implementation of the GI Bill, many veterans

A
secured a job in their desired profession.
B
were prevented from joining labor unions.
C
were unable to receive unemployment benefits.
D
received loans to buy homes or businesses.
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When labor unions decided to strike for higher wages in 1945, President Truman had to choose between

A
breaking up the unions or taking the side of employers.
B
supporting the unions or getting the economy back on track.
C
supporting railroad workers or supporting mine workers.
D
abandoning the Fair Deal program or balancing the budget.
5

The GI Bill of Rights guaranteed every veteran

A
a new home.
B
an increase in rank.
C
money for college.
D
a job.
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Which best describes the reaction of Congress to President Truman’s proposals regarding equal rights?

A
His plans were met mostly with support.
B
His plans were met with strong support.
C
His plans were met with strong opposition.
D
His plans were met mostly with opposition.
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When President Truman took a hard line against striking workers in the years immediately following World War II, he showed that he

A
believed the federal government should not get involved in business.
B
had little understanding of the plight of laborers in the post-war years.
C
knew how to handle labor disputes and keep all the parties involved happy.
D
would support the good of the American people over special-interest groups.
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The overall impact of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 was that it

A
prohibited unions from striking.
B
eliminated unions completely.
C
placed limits on unions.
D
gave unions more power.
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What caused a wave of strikes in many key industries in 1945?

A
President Truman’s lifting of wartime price controls
B
President Truman’s belief that a war in Korea was coming
C
President Truman’s removing the restriction that workers had to join unions
D
President Truman’s attempts to balance the federal budget

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