"georgia and the lower south may just as well face facts-simple facts presented in the lower south by the president of the united states. the purchasing power of the millions of americans in this whole area is far too low. most men and women who work for wages in this whole area get wages which are far too low. on the present scale of wages and therefore on the present scale of buying power, the south cannot and will not succeed in establishing successful new industries." - president franklin d. roosevelt, address in gainesville, georgia, march 23. 1938 which of these best describes the context of president roosevelt's remarks? a) the early years of world war ii b) gaining support for new deal programs c) the early years of the great depression d) criticizing the policies of president herbert hoover