Question

1. the legacy of the new deal included- * 1 point

a. lower taxes.
b. the u.s. government taking a larger role in peoples lives.
c. more foreign investment in the u.s. farming industry.
d. increased participation of black americans in government.

1. the statement below was most likely part of- * 1 point

“i want to talk for a few minutes with the people of the united states about banking - with the comparatively few who understand the mechanics of banking but more particularly with the overwhelming majority who use banks for the making of deposits and the drawing of checks. i want to tell you what has been done in the last few days, why it was done, and what the next steps are going to be.”
a. a fireside chat.
b. the tvas plan for the u.s. economy.
c. dollar diplomacy.
d. the smoot - hawley tariff act.

Explanation:

The New Deal was a series of programs and reforms by the U.S. government under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression. It led to the government playing a more active and larger - scale role in people's economic and social lives. For the second question, "Fireside Chats" were radio addresses by President Roosevelt to communicate directly with the American people on various issues, including banking during the early days of the New Deal.

Answer:

1. B. The U.S. government taking a larger role in people's lives.
2. A. A "Fireside Chat."