How did the Great Depression benefit the Democrats?
a. The handling of the Depression by Democrats was universally popular and led to a short period of Democratic control of the Congress.
b. The success of New Deal programs led the public to ignore critics, such as Huey Long.
c. FDR and Democratic lawmakers made sweeping changes to the financial sector, including nationalizing the banking system.
d. Because the Republicans had been unable to prevent the Depression, Democrats returned to power.
e. Initially Democrats and Republicans formed a coalition that helped push through New Deal programs.
D
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