Question

During the 1930s, why did U.S. journalists refer to businesswoman Catherine Curtis as the "most dangerous woman in America"?

A. Curtis used her wealth and influence to recruit large numbers of women into her isolationist organization.

B. Curtis relied on her experience as a former actress to become the America First Committee's most popular speaker on anti-Semitism.

C. Curtis financially supported many socialists and communists who led strikes in the U.S.

D. Curtis became wealthy by selling weapons produced in her factories to fascist goverments.

Answer 1

During the 1930s, U.S. journalists referred to businesswoman Catherine Curtis as the "most dangerous woman in America" primarily because she financially supported many socialists and communists who led strikes in the U.S. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. Curtis financially supported many socialists and communists who led strikes in the U.S.