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The Actions of the "Shivercrats," Which Resulted in Setting a Pattern

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The actions of the "Shivercrats," which resulted in setting a pattern where Texans voted Republican at the national level and retained its Democratic leanings at the state and local levels, were brought on by


A) anger at the failure of Franklin D. Roosevelt-era programs to bring about any economic recovery in Texas.
B) disgust at Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson who had criticized Texas numerous times.
C) resentment toward President Truman for dismissing Texas as a recipient for sizeable federal aid.
D) a Democratic revolt against President Truman when he vetoed legislation favorable to Texas oil interests.
E) immigration and settlement policy enacted by President Truman that was unfavorable to Democrats.

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