American citizens listen to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chat concerning America's banking system.

American citizens listen to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chat concerning America's banking system.

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The speaker delivers a fireside chat to reassure the public about the strength and safety of the nation's banking system. He emphasizes that banks will meet all needs and discourages hoarding, assuring that money is safer in banks than at home. The chat aims to alleviate public fear and restore trust in the financial system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the 'fireside chat' mentioned in the video?

To announce new banking regulations

To criticize the banking system

To discuss the stability of the banking system

To introduce a new financial product

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what has become an outdated practice?

Investing in stocks

Saving money in banks

Hoarding money at home

Using credit cards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assurance does the speaker give about the banks?

They will meet all legitimate needs

They will offer higher interest rates

They will reduce service charges

They will extend working hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is safer than keeping money under the mattress?

Investing in real estate

Keeping money in a reopened bank

Buying government bonds

Using a digital wallet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in addressing the public?

To announce a new tax policy

To promote a new banking app

To encourage investment in stocks

To alleviate public fear about banks