Which of the following was NOT a way that the Great Depression benefited the Democrats?
A) Their handling of the Depression was universally popular, giving the Democrats control of Congress for a two-year period.
B) The Democrats were given the mandate to address the crisis and had almost unanimous support early on.
C) FDR and Democratic lawmakers passed landmark legislation, such as the Social Security Act.
D) The Republicans had been unable to prevent the Depression, and as a result the Democrats returned to power.
E) Initially, Democrats enjoyed party cohesion that helped push through New Deal programs.
Answer: A
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