How Did Contracting Polio Prove a Turning Point in Franklin

question 58

Multiple Choice

How did contracting polio prove a turning point in Franklin Roosevelt's life?

• A) The privileged Roosevelt learned what it was like to struggle in hardship.
• B) Roosevelt found out about the inadequacies of American health care firsthand.
• C) The forced break from his busy schedule with a law firm gave him the opportunity to engage in politics.
• D) His public announcement that he suffered from polio was met with almost unanimous respect and admiration.

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