his message to Congress, what does President Franklin D. Roosevelt cite as the reason for needing a federal social insurance program?
Responses
A The government needed money to fund a war and this was the best way to "borrow" from the American people.The government needed money to fund a war and this was the best way to "borrow" from the American people.
B According to the President times have changed, and simpler ways of securing our future are no longer relevant.According to the President times have changed, and simpler ways of securing our future are no longer relevant.
C The President believed Americans are not capable of taking care of themselves so a forced government program should be instituted.The President believed Americans are not capable of taking care of themselves so a forced government program should be instituted.
D The United States was the only country not currently using a federal system and to stay up to date on the world stage we should follow suit.The United States was the only country not currently using a federal system and to stay up to date on the world stage we should follow suit.
Question 2
What fear does FDR acknowledge in his message and how does he dissipate it?
Responses
A FDR acknowledges the fear of communist ideals and addresses this by stressing the positives associated with such a system.FDR acknowledges the fear of communist ideals and addresses this by stressing the positives associated with such a system.
B FDR acknowledges a fear that a federal system would be a break from American values. He addresses this by stating it is a return to American values.FDR acknowledges a fear that a federal system would be a break from American values. He addresses this by stating it is a return to American values.
C FDR acknowledges that on the heels of the depression Americans may be uneasy trusting the government. He addresses this by emphasizing a return on their investment.FDR acknowledges that on the heels of the depression Americans may be uneasy trusting the government. He addresses this by emphasizing a return on their investment.
D FDR acknowledges that Americans have done a fine job of taking care of one another. The new federal system would be a way of giving back to a country that has done so much for them.FDR acknowledges that Americans have done a fine job of taking care of one another. The new federal system would be a way of giving back to a country that has done so much for them.
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