Presidential candidate Earl Browder delivers a speech at the Communist Party National Convention.

Presidential candidate Earl Browder delivers a speech at the Communist Party National Convention.

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The transcript discusses the Communist Party's perspective on the capitalist conspiracy involving figures like William Randolph Hearst and Al Smith. It critiques the New Deal policies of Roosevelt, arguing they are neither socialistic nor communistic, but rather a progressive democratic note. The Communist Party claims the main issue in America is between democracy and fascism, highlighting the struggles of trade unions and the masses.

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Who was accused of being part of a capitalist conspiracy at the Communist Party convention?

William Randolph Hearst

The Democratic Party

Al Smith

Franklin D. Roosevelt

2.

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What was the main criticism against Roosevelt's New Deal?

It ignored the working class

It favored big businesses

It was socialistic and communistic

It was too conservative

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Democratic platform respond to the accusations of socialism?

By ignoring the accusations

By forming an alliance with the Communist Party

By denying any socialist influence

By embracing socialist policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Communist Party claim is the main issue in America?

Environmental policies

Democracy or fascism

Economic inequality

Healthcare reform

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does the section suggest about the influence of the Communist Party's perspective?

It is considered outdated

It is acknowledged as correct

It is largely ignored

It is seen as radical