TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: THE ROARING '20s 
Clue: The American Chronicle says that in 1924 half a million people wrote this Michigander asking for money

SOLUTION: henry ford

PROBLEM: Category: 17th CENTURY AMERICA 
Clue: In the spring of 1699 this pirate visited Narrangansett & may have buried treasure there

SOLUTION: captain kidd

PROBLEM: Category: FOOD 
Clue: Be quiet little dog, & I'll feed you these deep fried concoctions made of corn meal

SOLUTION:
hush puppies