Truman's Policies and Civil Rights

The video covers President Truman's domestic policies, focusing on labor issues, civil rights, and legislative actions. It discusses the Taft-Hartley Act's impact on labor unions, Truman's civil rights initiatives, including desegregation of the military, and the Presidential Succession Act. The 22nd Amendment's introduction of presidential term limits is explained, along with Truman's Fair Deal, which aimed to improve public housing, minimum wage, and Social Security. The Fair Deal's limited success due to Republican opposition is also highlighted.

Who was the prominent labor leader orchestrating strikes in major industries post-World War II?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• John L. Lewis

What was the main purpose of the Taft-Hartley Act?

• To support labor unions

• To restrict the power of labor unions

• To promote industrial growth

• To increase wages

Which committee did Truman establish to address civil rights issues?

• The Civil Liberties Union

• The Civil Rights Act Committee

• The Fair Employment Practices Committee

• The President's Committee on Civil Rights

What significant action did Truman take regarding the military?

• He established a new military branch

• He increased military funding

• He desegregated the military

• He reduced the size of the military

What does the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 establish?

• The order of succession after the Vice President

• The guidelines for presidential elections

• The process for declaring war

• The procedure for presidential impeachment

What is the main purpose of the 22nd Amendment?

• To limit the number of terms a president can serve

• To change the presidential election date

• To increase presidential powers

• To establish a new voting system

What was one of the goals of Truman's Fair Deal?

• To reduce taxes

• To increase public housing

• To eliminate social security

• To decrease government spending

Which of the following was NOT a part of Truman's Fair Deal?

• Higher minimum wage

• Extending Social Security benefits

• Public housing projects

• Abolishing the military

What was a significant challenge Truman faced in implementing the Fair Deal?

• International pressure

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from Republicans in Congress

• Lack of public support

Which of the following was a success of the Fair Deal?

• Complete desegregation of schools

• Higher minimum wage

• Universal healthcare

• Nationalization of industries