What does the phrase "the withered leaves of industrial enterprise" compare failed businesses to?

a. Necessary parts of American life that are dying
b. Farmland that has been destroyed by drought
c. Unemployed Americans
d. The results of higher taxes

I think it's B? But honestly, I'm not sure.

Question

What does the phrase "the withered leaves of industrial enterprise" compare failed businesses to?

a. Necessary parts of American life that are dying
b. Farmland that has been destroyed by drought
c. Unemployed Americans
d. The results of higher taxes

I think it's B? But honestly, I'm not sure.

anonymous · Answer

That quote is referring to FDR's First Inaugural Address, btw.

deving7240 · Answer

I also think it's B, but I am not sure.

anonymous · Answer

@Deving7240 Thanks anyways! I appreciate it

deving7240 · Answer

no problem