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FDR
Biography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was the 32nd President, and the only man elected to _____________terms in office. | Four (4) |
| FDR's early education took place at home under the supervision of ________________ _______________. | Private Tutors |
| While attending a private prep school (Groton), FDR was greatly influenced by this individual who emphasized the responsibility to help the less fortunate? | Headmaster (like a Principal) |
| FDR married his distant cousin, _______________________, a niece of former President Teddy Roosevelt. | Eleanor |
| Tragedy struck FDR in 1921 when he was diagnosed with this disease which caused him to lose the ability to walk? | Polio |
| Before becoming President, FDR held these elected political positions? | New York State Senator Governor of New York |
| When FDR took office around _____________________Americans were unemployed and America was in an economic crisis. | 13,000,000 (13 million) |
| FDR's radio addresses were known as ____________________. | Fireside Chats |
| FDR created a number of agencies to combat the Depression. These agencies were nicknamed ___________________________. | "Alphabet Soup" agencies |
| The Japanese bombing of this American facility on December 7, 1941 brought American into World War II? | Pearl Harbor |
| Shortly after beginning his fourth term in office, FDR died of a stroke. Name the Vice President who assumed the presidency. | Harry Truman |