Asked by Savage movies on Jul 13, 2024

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What did the Republican governor of Kansas Alfred M Landon suggest was necessary in the depths of the depression to stop the nation's downward drift?

A) a democratic revolution
B) socialism
C) the hand of a dictator
D) a divine miracle

Alfred M Landon

An American politician, who was the Republican candidate for President in 1936 but was defeated by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Republican Governor

A governor who is a member of the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States, traditionally emphasizing limited government and free-market principles.

Economic Crisis

A situation where a country's economy experiences a sudden downturn characterized by financial instability, high unemployment rates, and decreasing GDP.

  • Analyze the responses and policies proposed by different political figures and economists to counter the Great Depression.
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Alyssa Jackson-RaspberryJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Landon believed that the hand of a dictator was necessary in the depths of the depression to stop the nation's downward drift, reflecting the desperation and extreme measures some thought were needed to address the crisis.