Which statement about the New Deal is true?
A. The New Deal legislation providing for old-age pensions and aid to the blind, handicapped, and dependent children was called "work relief."
B. Because he grew up in poverty, President Roosevelt had a special sympathy for the suffering of poor people during the 1930s.
C. Labor unions, taking advantage of New Deal legislation, secured impressive gains.
D. The New Deal agency that had the most direct and dramatic impact on women's lives was the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Answer: C
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