Why did Roosevelt fail to push for more ambitious reforms for black Americans?
A) He was too busy with programs for workers and farmers.
B) He could not afford to lose the support of southern Democrats for his New Deal agenda.
C) He was unmoved by African Americans' circumstances and not concerned about civil rights.
D) He was afraid of creating disorder in the South by disturbing the balance of power between blacks and white landowners.

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Roosevelt relied heavily on the support of southern Democrats for his New Deal programs and did not want to risk losing that support by pushing for more ambitious civil rights reforms for black Americans.

Why Did Roosevelt Fail to Push for More Ambitious Reforms