Why Was the Election of Franklin Roosevelt in 1932 Significant

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why was the election of Franklin Roosevelt in 1932 significant?

• A) Roosevelt became the first president to be elected with all adult Americans eligible to vote.
• B) Roosevelt became the first president to send the nation to war without the formal approval of Congress.
• C) His policies exacerbated the Great Depression, leading to decreased public trust and confidence in the presidency and federal government.
• D) His victory led to the expansion of the federal government, which increased presidential power.

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Definitions:

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Generalizability

The extent to which findings or conclusions drawn from a specific study or sample can be applied to broader populations or situations.

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A method of reasoning in which specific instances or observations lead to a generalized conclusion.

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A reasoning method where an inference is drawn from the agreement of several statements that are typically considered true.