Clerk reads message from US President Franklin Roosevelt to the House of Representatives in 1937

The transcript discusses issues pending in Congress and emphasizes the need for immediate action to increase employment through private capital. It highlights the importance of cooperation between private enterprise and the government. The speaker, Franklin D. Roosevelt, calls for early action from the nation, underscoring the urgency of addressing these matters.

What is the primary focus of the first section of Roosevelt's address?

• The role of government cooperation

• The conclusion of the address

• The need for early consideration of pending matters

• The importance of private capital

What immediate task is highlighted in the second section?

• Improving international relations

• Reducing taxes

• Enhancing the use of private capital for job creation

• Increasing government spending

Which of the following best describes the relationship between private enterprise and government as mentioned in the final section?

• They should cooperate with each other

• They should operate independently

• They should merge into a single entity

• They should compete with each other

What does Roosevelt hope for at the end of his address?

• A delay in action

• More debates

• Early action from Congress

• Increased taxes

In which year did Roosevelt deliver this address?

• 1937

• 1936

• 1938

• 1935