How did President Roosevelt gain the support of many African Americans?

A. He created the black cabinet and reached out to African Americans with New Deal programs.

B. He formed a political alliance with southern Democrats.

C. He embraced Republican policies that had supported laissez-faire attitudes toward businesses.

D. He pushed for a comprehensive civil rights bill that would undo segregation laws in the South.

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How did President Roosevelt gain the support of many African Americans?

A. He created the black cabinet and reached out to African Americans with New Deal programs.

B. He formed a political alliance with southern Democrats.

C. He embraced Republican policies that had supported laissez-faire attitudes toward businesses.

D. He pushed for a comprehensive civil rights bill that would undo segregation laws in the South.

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Anya Barron · Answer 1

A. He created the black cabinet and reached out to African Americans with New Deal programs.

Bella Watts · Answer 2

President Roosevelt won the support of blacks by creating a black cabinet and reached out to African Americans with New Deal programs. A number of prominent African Americans served in governmental positions during his tenure including William Hastie and Mary McLeod Bethune. The answer is A.