Will Rogers: The Cowboy Philosopher's Wit and Wisdom

1. The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers • “Politics is Applesauce”

6. Born a Cherokee Indian, this “cowboy philosopher” entertained audiences with such wit and wisdom as “I never met a man I didn’t like,” “never slap a man who is chewing tobacco,” and politics is applesauce.” A) Fred Astaire B) Dave Thomas C) Will Rogers D) Eldridge Gerry

8. Alphabet Soup

9. The phrase “alphabet soup” referred to FDR’s A) fondness for swimming and sailing B) supply of cheap food for sufferers of the Depression C) appearance in Campbell’s Chunky commercials D) numerous programs with abbreviations

13. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1933-1945

14. TR and FDR • Born to wealthy NY families • Ivy grads – originally league of “IV” schools • Politicians in NY legislature • Governors of Empire State • Asst. Secretaries of the Navy • Nominated to Vice Presidency • 6 kids • But FDR: Paralysis – masking the disability

15. All of the following were similarities between Theodore and FDR except A) Governor of New York B) Multiple terms as president C) Ivy League education D) Created new political party

16. Water • Roosevelt family made fortune in shipping • Excellent swimmer and sailor • Asst. Secretary of Navy • Contracted polio while swimming off coast of New Brunswick • Swimming / water therapy to regain strength • “water got me here and water will get me back” • Warm Springs, GA: “Little White House”

17. ____________ was continuous theme in FDR’s life A) earth B) wind C) fire D) water

20. “Priming the Pump” – economic policy

23. “Brother, Can You Leave the Dime?”

24. Eyes and ears; liaison “Champion of the dispossessed” Women’s causes, unemployed youth, racial discrimination “Solemn, without beauty” “tall and toothy” Most active First Lady in history; criticism

28. 1932 Election • FDR vs. Hoover • “intellectual lightweight,” “pleasant but unqualified,” “weakest candidate,” “boy scout” • FDR! • FDR’s main advantage • Campaign pledge: “Plight of the forgotten man,” “a New Deal for the American people” • Landslide victory

30. Roosevelt’s strongest asset in restoring confidence to the American public was his A) confidence, optimism, and ability in public relations B) slow and careful approach to developing programs C) ability to get an uncooperative Congress to do what he wanted D) promise that the Depression would soon end

31. The election of 1932 saw all of the following events except A) the Democrats nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt in jubilant anticipation of victory B) the Republicans dumped Herbert Hoover in a desperate attempt to avoid defeat C) the victorious candidate narrowly escaped assassination just before inauguration D) Franklin D. Roosevelt won in a landslide victory

32. During the election of 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt gained the public’s attention by emphasizing all of the following except A) a definite plan for economic recovery B) progressive reform principles C) a jaunty, optimistic approach to life D) the importance of addressing economic distress

33. “Hoover had been swept into office on the rising tide of __________; he was swept out of office by the receding tide of ____________.” A) prosperity; depression B) capitalism; socialism C) depression; prosperity D) socialism; capitalism

34. Theme songs have been an essential part of political campaigns • 1932: “Happy Days are Here Again” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg • 1960: JFK “High Hopes” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHRTCVwSKMs • 1988: Bush “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjnvSQuv-H4 • 1992: Clinton “Don’t Stop” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3JA1nWPFqM • 2008: Obama “Yes We Can” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsV2O4fCgjk

36. 100 Days • March – June 1933 • 1st inaugural: “The only thing we have to fear …” • Bulletproof stand • 15 major acts passed • 20th Amendment • Shortened “lame duck”

37. In his inaugural address, Franklin Roosevelt told Americans that they had “nothing to fear but A) the loss of American traditions” B) fear itself” C) a decline in national confidence” D) the aggression of foreign nations”

38. The early part of FDR’s first term, in which Congress passed an unprecedented amount of major proposals for urgent reform by the president, was known as the A) Dizzying Days of Democracy B) Avalanche of Action C) Time of Relaxation D) Hundred Days

39. The 20th Amendment, the “lame-duck” amendment, applies to A) the repeal of Prohibition B) the direct election of senators C) the time between election and inauguration D) the voting rights for Native Americans

40. Between the election in late 1932 and the inauguration in early 1933, A) Hoover took decisive steps to ease the economic crisis B) the economy continued to collapse C) Roosevelt assured the public that he would take no drastic action D) war began to break out in Europe

44. 100 Hours

46. Fireside Chats - Relief to the unemployed - Banking and finance reform - 3 R’s: relief, recovery and reform

47. FDR used this innovative communication format to connect with, and soothe, the people: A) Instant messaging B) Newspaper articles C) Dramatic speeches D) Fireside chats

48. Approach to the Depression • “The country needs bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it. It if fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” • “The reform program will use the authority of the government as an organized form of self-help for all classes and groups of our country.” • “In the event that Congress shall fail … I shall take the one remaining instrument to meet the crisis – broad Executive power to wage war against the emergency.”

49. To solve the problems of the Great Depression, the government approach was one of: A) Intervention B) Indifference C) Isolation D) Insecurity