Roosevelt & His Promises Quiz

Questions and Answers

What setback did Franklin Roosevelt experience in 1921?

He was dismissed from his position as assistant secretary of the Navy.

He contracted polio, which affected his mobility. (correct)

He failed his law exams after attending Columbia Law School.

He lost an election for the New York State Senate.

Which statement best describes Roosevelt's early education?

He graduated from a military academy before attending Harvard.

He was tutored at home until he completed college. (correct)

He attended public school until college.

He studied abroad before returning to the U.S. for law school.

What was the primary focus of Roosevelt's promises during his presidential campaign in 1932?

To provide a 'new deal for the American people' to combat the Great Depression. (correct)

To reform the education system and increase funding for schools.

To reduce taxes and promote free-market policies.

To promote military expansion and foreign intervention.

What significant action did Roosevelt take during his first hundred days in office?

He signed 14 laws aimed at economic recovery. Signup and view all the answers

Which illness significantly impacted Roosevelt's ability to walk?

Polio Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Roosevelt use to describe his plan to improve the nation during the 1932 campaign?

A New Deal for the American people Signup and view all the answers

What was the economic (money) crisis Roosevelt faced when he took office?

The Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

How many laws did Roosevelt sign in his first hundred days to aid recovery?

14 laws Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Life

Franklin Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York.
The only child of his parents, he traveled abroad and was tutored at home until adolescence.
Graduated from Harvard University in 1904 before attending Columbia Law School, becoming a lawyer.
Married Eleanor Roosevelt in 1905, marking the beginning of their prominent partnership.

Battling Illness

Elected to the New York State Senate in 1910, later appointed as assistant secretary of the Navy by President Woodrow Wilson.
Attempted but failed to secure a Senate seat in 1914 and campaigned for vice president in 1920.
Contracted polio in 1921, which caused paralysis and halted his political ambitions temporarily.
Despite losing the use of his legs, he used leg braces and regained limited mobility, returning to practicing law within three years.
By the late 1920s, he had ascended to the position of Governor of New York.

Presidential Promises

Ran for president in 1932 amid the Great Depression, which led to one-fourth of the workforce being unemployed.
Desperate conditions saw homeless people living in shanty towns called "Hoovervilles," a reference to President Herbert Hoover.
Promised a “new deal for the American people,” successfully securing the presidency with a significant electoral victory.
Initiated his presidency by signing 14 recovery laws within the first hundred days of taking office, aiming to fulfill his commitment to revitalizing the nation.

Early Life

Franklin Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York.
The only child of his parents, he traveled abroad and was tutored at home until adolescence.
Graduated from Harvard University in 1904 before attending Columbia Law School, becoming a lawyer.
Married Eleanor Roosevelt in 1905, marking the beginning of their prominent partnership.

Battling Illness

Elected to the New York State Senate in 1910, later appointed as assistant secretary of the Navy by President Woodrow Wilson.
Attempted but failed to secure a Senate seat in 1914 and campaigned for vice president in 1920.
Contracted polio in 1921, which caused paralysis and halted his political ambitions temporarily.
Despite losing the use of his legs, he used leg braces and regained limited mobility, returning to practicing law within three years.
By the late 1920s, he had ascended to the position of Governor of New York.

Presidential Promises

Ran for president in 1932 amid the Great Depression, which led to one-fourth of the workforce being unemployed.
Desperate conditions saw homeless people living in shanty towns called "Hoovervilles," a reference to President Herbert Hoover.
Promised a “new deal for the American people,” successfully securing the presidency with a significant electoral victory.
Initiated his presidency by signing 14 recovery laws within the first hundred days of taking office, aiming to fulfill his commitment to revitalizing the nation.

Description

Test your knowledge about Franklin D. Roosevelt's early life and his promises as a leader. This quiz covers key events and the background that shaped his political career. Explore the formative experiences that influenced his presidency.