Question

question 16
business leaders continued to criticize the national recovery administration, even though their economic situation improved, because they
o feared government regulation, higher taxes, and union organization.
o considered the new deal a serious long term threat to the capitalist order.
o wanted more free trade internationally and saw the emphasis on domestic practices as narrow in focus.
o were republicans and therefore opposed the new deal.

question 17
in 1941, the march on washington movement underscored
o womens rights activists desire to serve in the armed forces during world war ii
o labor unions desire to see the restoration of the eight hour day during world war ii
o african americans desire to see the ideals of democracy realized in the united states
o the american jewish communitys desire to bring attention to the holocaust in europe

Explanation:

• Question 16: Business leaders were concerned about government intervention (regulation, taxes) and labor union power (which could increase costs and reduce their control). The New Deal, of which the National Recovery Administration was a part, aimed to balance business - labor - government relations. Business leaders, rooted in a capitalist ideology that favored minimal government interference, saw these measures as threats.
• Question 17: The March on Washington Movement was led by African American civil rights activists. It was a response to racial discrimination in employment (especially in defense industries as the U.S. was preparing for World War II). African Americans wanted equal access to jobs and to live in a country that truly upheld democratic ideals of equality.

Answer:

• Question 16: feared government regulation, higher taxes, and union organization.
• Question 17: African Americans desire to see the ideals of democracy realized in the United States.