President Roosevelt's domestic legislative agenda, the Square Deal, focused on "fair play for the working man and a square deal to every American." In a letter, Roosevelt
noted:
"... if there is one thing that I do desire to stand for it is for a square deal,
for an attitude of kindly justice as between man and man, without regard to
what any man's creed or birthplace on social position may be, so long as.
in his life and in his work, he shows the qualities that entitle him to the
respect of his fellows."
What was Roosevelt's purpose for writing this statement?
A. Roosevelt wanted to encourage people to question a deal.
B. Roosevelt wanted to entertain people with a story about a deal.
C. Roosevelt wanted to share information about his domestic policy. D. Roosevelt wanted to persuade people to support his domestic policy.