Question

In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt campaigned on the promise that as president he would attack the Great Depression by a mobilizing America's youth as in wartime. b continuing the policies already undertaken by President Hoover. c nationalizing all banks and major industries. d returning to the traditional policies of laissez-faire capitalism. e experimenting with bold new programs for economic and social reform

Answer 1

Answer:

e. Experimenting with bold new programs for economic and social reform.

Explanation:

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, staying in office from 1933-45. His presidency was also strife with the effects of the Great Depression, leaving him to deal with the effects both during and after the economic crisis.

In 1932, President Roosevelt introduced the First New Deal, a series of reforms to help deal with the economic crisis that plunged the United States into chaos, the worst of its kind in its history. His promise as the President was to experiment with numerous bold new programs that will deal with the economic and social issues. The Second New Deal will follow in 1935, making the term "The New Deal" synonymous with him.

Thus, the correct answer is option e.