Sterling Biographies: FDR Discussion Questions
1.In what ways did Theodore Roosevelt influence Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s future political career?
2.How did FDR’s fireside chats help him during his years as the governor of New York and later, as president of the United States?
3.FDR is the only president to ever serve more than two consecutive terms. Why did people re-elect him after his second term? Do you think that re-electing a president to a third term is a good idea? Why or why not?
4.FDR’s New Deal policies changed American society during the Great Depression. What were the most significant effects of these programs?
5.Unlike FDR, many Americans opposed US involvement in World War II. Why? How did FDR help the Allies? Would you have supported his decision? Why or why not?
6.Eleanor Roosevelt played a significant role in FDR’s political career. In what ways did she help him become one of the most admired presidents of the country?