What was the purpose of Roosevelt's bank holiday in 1933?
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Correct answer: To briefly close banks for government inspection and stabilization
The bank holiday temporarily closed banks during a financial panic. The government inspected banks and allowed stronger ones to reopen, helping restore public confidence.
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