Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Many now consider Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt to be two of America’s greatest presidents. Both led the nation through long and bloody wars but there are differences in how Americans viewed these men while they were in office. For instance, Roosevelt was much admired as he led the United States during World War II but the public was often angry at Lincoln and his handling of the Civil War was frequently condemned.

Based on the passage above, what does condemned mean?
A.
well-liked
C.
well-respected
D.
overtly ignored

In the wake of the civil war, compared to the south the north had sustained very little destruction. had to create a new labor system. had more economic challenges. had to repair damaged property.

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

What was the result of president taft's "dollar diplomacy