Had You Lived at the Time, Do You Think You

question 47

Essay

Had you lived at the time, do you think you would have been pro- or anti-Roosevelt? Why? Cite specific actions of President Roosevelt and the New Dealers to illustrate your position.

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Definitions:

Eastern Front

A term commonly referring to the theater of military operations in Eastern Europe during World War I and World War II, between the Central Powers/Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Axis and the Allies/Soviet Union.

Germany Surrendered

Refers to the act of Nazi Germany formally ceasing hostilities and surrendering to the Allies, marking the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945.

Pearl Harbor

The site of a surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, leading the United States into World War II.

Turning Point

A pivotal moment in time that represents a significant change or shift in direction in historical, cultural, or personal narratives.