Chapter 19 quiz

How did Roosevelt start paying for the New Deal programs in 1934?

• By increasing taxes on the wealthy

• By cutting military spending

• By borrowing from foreign countries

• By deficit spending

What did the political right think about expanded government power?

• It was necessary for economic recovery

• The government should have less power over the states

• It was beneficial for social welfare

• It was irrelevant to their interests

Why did the political left believe that Roosevelt had not gone far enough?

• They wanted more military spending

• They believed in more radical reforms

• They thought taxes were too high

• They wanted more government intervention into economic matters

What was the WPA?

• A military alliance

• A financial institution

• Works progress administration

• A trade agreement

What did the Wagner Act guarantee workers?

• The right to a minimum wage

• The right to unionize

• The right to paid leave

• The right to health insurance

Why did unions use sit-down strikes?

• To demand higher wages

• To prevent replacement by other workers

• To protest against long working hours

• To negotiate better health benefits

Whom was the Social Security Act designed to help?

• Only unemployed workers

• Only wealthy individuals

• Senior citizens and those unable to work

• Only government employees