Truman's Fair Deal Quiz 100%

Following World War II, President Truman's ambitious domestic agenda was known as the Fair Deal. New Deal. Right Deal. Square Deal.

A.) Fair Deal.

The wave of strikes that hit many key industries in 1945 led to a shortage of consumer goods. an economic recovery. an increase in government spending. a drop in government spending.

A.) a shortage of consumer goods.

What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following World War II? finding a way to end the Great Depression finding jobs for thousands of returning soldiers working out peace terms with the other Allies working out restrictions to halt consumer spending

B.) finding jobs for thousands of returning soldiers

In 1948, President Truman's reelection was in doubt due to which of the following reasons? President Truman was a Republican and was opposed by a Congress controlled by Democrats. President Truman had lost the support of the working class by not doing enough to help the economy. President Truman's foreign and civil rights policies had alienated large groups of voters. President Truman was prevented from seeking another term due to the provisions of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

C.) President Truman's foreign and civil rights policies had alienated large groups of voters.

Truman created the National Security Act to introduce the Fair Deal. establish the Federal Bureau of Investigation. fight the Cold War. create the Environmental Protection Agency.

C.) fight the Cold War.

The GI Bill of Rights guaranteed every veteran a job. a new home. money for college. an increase in rank.

C.) money for college.

Who did President Truman defeat in 1948 in his bid for reelection? Ronald Reagan Franklin Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Dewey

D.) Thomas Dewey

Truman's Executive Order 9981 affected the military by permitting women to serve. guaranteeing benefits. allowing younger soldiers. ending segregation.

D.) ending segregation.

When labor unions decided to strike for higher wages in 1945, President Truman had to choose between breaking up the unions or taking the side of employers. abandoning the Fair Deal program or balancing the budget. supporting railroad workers or supporting mine workers. supporting the unions or getting the economy back on track.

D.) supporting the unions or getting the economy back on track.

Which of the following was not created as a result of the National Security Act? the Department of Defense the Central Intelligence Agency the National Security Council the Federal Bureau of Investigation

D.) the Federal Bureau of Investigation