American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Practice Exam

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Which president created the Tennessee Valley Authority as a New Deal program?

Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lyndon B. Johnson

The correct answer is: Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency as part of his New Deal initiatives in the 1930s. The TVA was established in 1933 with the goal of addressing economic issues in the Tennessee Valley, a region that was severely impacted by the Great Depression. It aimed to provide flood control, electricity generation, and economic development through the construction of dams and power plants, while also improving the area's infrastructure and promoting agricultural practices. Roosevelt's New Deal was a series of programs and policies designed to stimulate the economy, provide relief for the unemployed, and promote recovery in various sectors. The TVA was significant as it represented a federal intervention in regional planning and development, reflecting Roosevelt's philosophy of active government involvement to improve the quality of life for citizens. The other presidents listed were not involved in the creation of the TVA. Herbert Hoover’s term preceded the New Deal, Harry S. Truman came into office after the New Deal programs were established, and Lyndon B. Johnson was focused on his own set of initiatives known as the Great Society during the 1960s. Thus, Roosevelt is directly linked to the inception of the TVA and its broader implications under the New Deal framework.