Roosevelt signed the Federal Emergency Relief Act on May 12, 1933. The president selected Harry L. Hopkins, who headed the New York relief program, to run FERA. A gifted administrator, Hopkins quickly put the program into high gear. He gathered a small staff in Washington and brought the state relief organizations into the FERA system.
While the agency tried to provide all the necessities, food came first. City dwellers usually got an allowance for fuel, and rent for one month was provided in case of eviction.
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Option 4: "President Roosevelt’s FERA program."
Explanation: This option is correct as the passage primarily discusses the establishment and implementation of the Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA) by President Roosevelt. The text details how Roosevelt appointed Harry L. Hopkins to lead the program and emphasizes the agency's focus on providing necessities, particularly food, which aligns directly with the main idea.
Option 1: "unemployment in the 1930s."
Explanation: While unemployment is mentioned in the text, it is not the primary focus. The passage discusses Roosevelt's actions and the establishment of the FERA program, which are more central to the narrative.
Option 2: "the effect of unemployment on United States families."
Explanation: The text does not delve into the effects of unemployment on families. Instead, it highlights Roosevelt's response to unemployment through the FERA program, making this option too narrow and not aligned with the main idea.
Option 3: "President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency."
Explanation: Although Roosevelt's presidency is mentioned, the passage specifically focuses on his actions regarding the FERA program in response to unemployment, rather than a broader overview of his presidency.
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