Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Huey Long and Upton Sinclair generated movements of popular protest that helped spark the First New Deal.
• B) The popular followings of Upton Sinclair, Huey Long, and Dr. Francis Townsend reflected the unhappiness of many Americans over regulation of banks and businesses.
• C) Dr. Francis Townsend's idea to have the elderly receive monthly government payments was uniformly rejected and died very quickly.
• D) Upton Sinclair met his death in 1935 from an assassin's bullet.
• E) Upton Sinclair won the Democratic nomination for governor in 1934.

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Definitions:

Balance The Ticket

A strategy used in politics to choose candidates who complement each other's strengths or appeal to diverse voter groups.

Affirmative Action

Policies or practices intended to combat discrimination and promote opportunities in employment or education for historically marginalized groups.

Proportional Representation

A voting mechanism where parties receive a number of seats that correspond to their share of the overall vote.

Socioeconomic Status

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