Which of the Following Accurately Describes Cleveland's Response to the Depression

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes Cleveland's response to the depression of 1893?

• A) He led with such authority and promise that he managed to prevent a wave of labor unrest from occurring.
• B) He acted too conservatively, causing the weak economy to have less money in circulation when it needed more.
• C) As a populist, he had the primary objective of promoting capitalism and, in effect, refused to interfere in the economy.
• D) He became a national hero because most of the country blamed the economic crisis on the Republicans and their legislation.
• E) He sent Coxey's army to the hardest-hit regions of the country to help citizens cope with the economic downturn.

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