In a St. Louis speech, former president Herbert Hoover criticizes New Deal policies

The transcript discusses President Roosevelt's defense of the New Deal, focusing on spending, deficits, and debts. It critiques federal public works projects and suggests decentralizing relief administration to states and local communities. The speaker calls for immediate action to ensure clean elections and highlights the need for productive jobs to address unemployment, emphasizing the restoration of confidence in American liberties.

What was President Roosevelt defending in his debate?

• The New Deal

• The Old Deal

• The Fair Deal

• The Green New Deal

Which of the following is NOT an alternative plan mentioned to the New Deal?

• Returning relief to local communities

• Increasing federal taxes

• Stopping wasteful federal projects

• Decentralizing relief administration

What is suggested as a way to ensure a clean election?

• Creating honest jobs

• Stopping federal projects

• Decentralizing relief administration

• Implementing new voting machines

According to the transcript, what is necessary for true relief?

• More federal projects

• Public funds

• Honest, productive jobs

• Increased taxes

What is the impact of restoring confidence in American liberties?

• Increased public spending

• Quick return of jobs

• Higher unemployment

• More federal control