Truman's Fair Deal Answers

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Who did President Truman defeat in 1948 in his bid for reelection?

A
Ronald Reagan
B
Franklin Roosevelt
C
Theodore Roosevelt
D
Thomas Dewey
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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
finding jobs for thousands of returning soldiers
C
working out peace terms with the other Allies
D
working out restrictions to halt consumer spending
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The overall impact of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 was that it

A
eliminated unions completely.
B
prohibited unions from striking.
C
gave unions more power.
D
placed limits on unions.
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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
knew how to handle labor disputes and keep all the parties involved happy.
B
would support the good of the American people over special-interest groups.
C
had little understanding of the plight of laborers in the post-war years.
D
believed the federal government should not get involved in business.
6

As a result of President Truman’s implementation of the GI Bill, many veterans

A
received loans to buy homes or businesses.
B
were prevented from joining labor unions.
C
were unable to receive unemployment benefits.
D
secured a job in their desired profession.
7

Which of the following was not created as a result of the National Security Act?

A
the Department of Defense
B
the Central Intelligence Agency
C
the National Security Council
D
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Prior to the 1948 presidential campaign, Truman won back the support of labor unions by

A
highlighting his opposition to the Taft-Hartley Act.
B
supporting the passage of the National Security Act.
C
pushing for equal rights for African American citizens.
D
opposing the strikes of railroad and mine workers.

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