Who Is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
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What disease did Franklin Delano Roosevelt (F.D.R) suffer from?
- A.
Cancer
- B.
Polio
- C.
Epilepsy
- D.
Heart Disease
Correct Answer
B. PolioExplanation
Polio is a disease that paralyzes your limbs. F.D.R contracted polio at the age of 39 years old. Despite losing the use of his legs and having to sit in a wheelchair, he still managed to become president. His handicap was concealed from the public and he was often photographed sitting in a chair and not wheelchair.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What major crises happened during the F.D.R was president?
- A.
Great Depression
- B.
American Civil War
- C.
World War 2
- D.
Stock Market Crash of October 1929
Correct Answer(s)
A. Great Depression
C. World War 2
D. Stock Market Crash of October 1929Explanation
FDR faced some of the most challenging crises in American history. He help the US recover from the Great Depression and helped the Allies win WWII.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many terms did F.D.R serve as President of the United States? Each term equals fours years.
- A.
1 term
- B.
2 terms
- C.
3 terms
- D.
4 terms
Correct Answer
D. 4 termsExplanation
No other US president has served as long as FDR. The most terms served by other presidents is two terms or 8 years.Rate this question:
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What grades did F.D.R get at Harvard? (A is the best grade, F is failing grade)
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D and F
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
Although he was average academically but he was very active socially. He was the editor of the school newspaper amd graduated from Harvard University in three years. Then he passed his bar exam without finishing his law degree at Columbia university.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Did F.D.R marry his cousin?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Yes, Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt were fifth cousins, once removed. He was also related to Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, the 26th president of the US. In fact, Teddy Roosevelt walked Eleanor Roosevelt down the aisle during FDR's wedding.Rate this question:
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What key initiatives did F.D.R. implement?
- A.
Formation of the United Nations
- B.
New Deal to stimulate the economy
- C.
Social Security to provide for needs of the aged, poor and unemployed
- D.
Equal rights for Animals
Correct Answer(s)
A. Formation of the United Nations
B. New Deal to stimulate the economy
C. Social Security to provide for needs of the aged, poor and unemployed -
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How did F.D.R communicate with the public during his presidency?
- A.
Twitter rants
- B.
Facebook posts
- C.
"Fireside chats" radio announcements
- D.
Monthly TV broadcasts
Correct Answer
C. "Fireside chats" radio announcementsExplanation
F.D.R reached out directly to the public through his radio fireside chats to explain his initiatives and to quell rumors. He was worried that the newspapers were controlled by his opponents and would write about him unfairly. He also was the first president to appear on TV.Rate this question:
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What was F.D.R was superstitious about?
- A.
Black cats (bad luck)
- B.
Spilling salt (bad luck)
- C.
Rabbit foot (good luck)
- D.
Number 13 (bad luck)
Correct Answer
D. Number 13 (bad luck)Explanation
F.D.R. was afraid of number 13. He would invite his secretary to dinner if there were 13 people at the table. He wouldn't travel on the 13th of the months under any circumstances.Rate this question:
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What did F.D.R. collect?
- A.
Collect coins
- B.
Collecting animal heads (hunting)
- C.
Collect stamps
- D.
Collecting rocks
Correct Answer
C. Collect stampsExplanation
F.D.R collected over 25,000 stamps in 40 albums. He approved the creation of 200 new stamps during his presidency.Rate this question:
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F.D.R won all four of his elections in landslides. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In his first presidential race, he defeated Hervert Hoover with electoral vote tally of 472 to 59. In his second race he won against Alf London with vote of 523 to 8. In his third race he won against Wendell Wilkey with a vote of 449 to 82, and in his last race he won against Thomas Dewey with a vote 432 to 99.Rate this question:
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