Roosevelt Presidency Style

Question 1

Roosevelt’s Speech (1)

Answer 1

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”

Question 2

What did Roosevelt denounce?

Answer 2

The fear of banks, speculators

Question 3

Roosevelt’s Speech (2)

Answer 3

“The money changers have fled from their high seats in the temple of our civilisation”

Question 4

What did he demand if Congress failed to comply?

Answer 4

“Broad executive power”

Question 5

Role of Harold Ickes?

Answer 5

Secretary of the Interior

Question 6

Harold Ickes quote

Answer 6

“It’s more than a New Deal, it’s a New World”

Question 7

Significance of Roosevelt’s speech?

Answer 7

Utilises the ambiguity factor of engaging and enlarging Americans interests

Question 8

Significance of Harold Ickes quote?

Answer 8

Roosevelt’s confidence was infectious

Question 9

Harold Ickes personality?

Answer 9

3 qualities
- How to manage public opinion
- Understanding of back door dealing
- Courage

Question 10

How did Roosevelt describe Ickes?

Answer 10

“He stood on his own two feet”