Question

"Georgia and the lower South may just as well face facts-simple facts presented in the lower South by the President of the United States. The purchasing power of the millions of Americans in this whole area is far too low. Most men and women who work for wages in this whole area get wages which are far too low. On the present scale of wages and therefore on the present scale of buying power, the South cannot and will not succeed in establishing successful new industries."
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address in Gainesville, Georgia, March 23. 1938
Which of these BEST describes the context of President Roosevelt's remarks?

Answer 1

Answer:

The idea that best describes the context of President Roosevelt's remarks is 'gaining support for New Deal programs'.

Explanation:

• The fact that President Roosevelt gave much emphasis on bringing the New Deal programs for the betterment of the citizens of the nation clarified that he would take efforts to convince his subordinates that bringing them was necessary in any given circumstance.
• President Roosevelt took every opportunity to convey to the nation what impact he believes the New Deal programs would make.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Many in Gainesville - and in other parts of Georgia- were involved in the textile industry. Their profits were not soaring at that time during the Great Depression, so the President's remarks were not well received, even if they were accurate.