FDR/Polio

These men have all been president. Which of them is Franklin Roosevelt?

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What state was Franklin Roosevelt born in?

• New York

• Washington

• North Carolina

• Florida

Before he became President of the United States Franklin Roosevelt ran for a different office and lost VERY badly. What did he run for?

• Secretary of State

• His college fraternity president

• Vice President

• Judge

How old was Franklin Roosevelt when he contracted (got sick) with polio?

• 5

• 30

• 15

• 39

What was an effect of Roosevelt having polio?

• He couldn't run as far as he could before

• He had no lasting effects-he was just very sick while he had it

• His legs were paralyzed and could only stand with braces on his legs for short period of time

• His arms were paralyzed and he has to use a sling to keep them in place.

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Why did most Americans have no idea that their president was paralyzed and couldn't stand without braces or walk at all?

• He openly lied to them

• He never got in his wheelchair for photographs or public events

• He always had people stand in front of him

• Most people knew that he was disabled

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The video as well as many historians say that Roosevelt helped our country just by his ________

• Meaness

• Love of money

• Strict Attitude

• Personality

What war started during Roosevelt's time as our President?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• Desert Storm

• World War 2

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Roosevelt was our country's longest president. How many terms (times) was he elected president?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

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Bonus: This won't count against you only help you if you missed a question.

How many TERMS can someone be president now?

• 1

• 2

• infinite (unlimited)

• 4