During the elections of 1938: a. Republicans won control of the House and the Democrats kept a majority of only two in the Senate b. Roosevelt's decision to run for a third time led to Republicans calling him a fascist c. Roosevelt's attempts to "purge" the Democratic party were largely unsuccessful d. Roosevelt was defeated in his bid for reelection e. Republicans won control of the Senate and Democrats kept a majority of only two in the House

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Ray May

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12 September, 10:04

During the elections of 1938: a. Republicans won control of the House and the Democrats kept a majority of only two in the Senate b. Roosevelt's decision to run for a third time led to Republicans calling him a fascist c. Roosevelt's attempts to "purge" the Democratic party were largely unsuccessful d. Roosevelt was defeated in his bid for reelection e. Republicans won control of the Senate and Democrats kept a majority of only two in the House

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C.

Explanation:

The Presidential Elections of the United States were held on 8th November 1938. In this election, President Franklin Roosevelt tried to 'purge' the Democratic party in which he was unsuccessful.

During this time of election two parties were facing off the midterm elections of 1938 that is Republican and Democrats. Roosevelt in his term of Presidentship, to combat the economic conditions of America came up with a plan named "New Deal."

His efforts to purge the Democrats proved that he is trying to bring 'one-man rule' which worked against him and his plan was unsuccessful.

So, the correct answer is option C,