Thomas Dewey On Campaign Trail, St Louis

Thomas Dewey On Campaign Trail, St Louis

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Governor Dewey addresses 15,000 people at Kiel Auditorium, criticizing the New Deal's domestic and foreign policies. He questions the administration's effectiveness abroad given its failures at home. Dewey promises a more efficient administration, free from corruption and focused on jobs and opportunities for all.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the main focus of Governor Dewey's speech in St. Louis?

Announcing a new policy

Discussing economic growth

Criticizing the New Deal's domestic and foreign policies

Praising the New Deal

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30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does Dewey raise about the current administration's foreign policy?

It is too aggressive

It is too passive

It may be ineffective due to internal disunity

It is too costly

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What does Dewey pledge regarding government efficiency?

To increase government size

To increase taxes

To reduce the number of workers needed for tasks

To maintain the status quo

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does Dewey promise about the influence of communists in his administration?

It will be eliminated

It will be ignored

It will be tolerated

It will be encouraged

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal Dewey sets for his administration?

To increase taxes

To focus on jobs and opportunities for all

To expand foreign policy

To reduce government spending