Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

• A. Theodore Roosevelt
• B. Herbert Hoover
• C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
• D. Lyndon B. Johnson

Answer: (C)

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president during both the Great Depression and World War II. He took office in 1933, at a time when the United States was struggling with the severe economic crisis of the Great Depression. Roosevelt implemented a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal, aimed at providing relief to the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reforms to prevent future depressions.

As World War II began, Roosevelt led the nation through the challenging period of global conflict, serving as a key figure in rallying Allied forces and developing strategies to confront the Axis powers. His leadership during these pivotal moments shaped much of modern American history and had a lasting impact on the country’s role in world affairs.