Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most popular presidents in American history, yet he was fiercely hated by some. Explain why Roosevelt provoked this polarized response by the American people
What will be an ideal response?
Most people liked Roosevelt's dynamic personality--he was optimistic, confident, and caring. Most people also appreciated his active, experimental effort to help them survive the depression. Those who disliked Roosevelt detested his deficit spending policies, bureaucratic agencies, expansion of presidential (and the federal government's) power. Some thought him a traitor to his class.
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