Question
What were the main criticisms of New Deal policies from conservative opponents?
A: Government programs created too many jobs
B: Government spending increased federal debt dramatically
D: Government expanded social welfare programs
A: Government programs created too many jobs
B: Government spending increased federal debt dramatically
D: Government expanded social welfare programs
Answers
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The main criticisms of New Deal policies from conservative opponents primarily included:
B: Government spending increased federal debt dramatically.
D: Government expanded social welfare programs.
Conservatives argued that the New Deal involved excessive government spending, which they believed led to increased federal debt and was not sustainable in the long run. They also criticized the expansion of social welfare programs, arguing that these initiatives would foster dependency on government assistance and undermine individual responsibility and free enterprise.
The option A ("Government programs created too many jobs") does not accurately reflect conservative criticism; rather, conservatives were more concerned about the nature of the jobs created and the overall impact of government intervention in the economy.
B: Government spending increased federal debt dramatically.
D: Government expanded social welfare programs.
Conservatives argued that the New Deal involved excessive government spending, which they believed led to increased federal debt and was not sustainable in the long run. They also criticized the expansion of social welfare programs, arguing that these initiatives would foster dependency on government assistance and undermine individual responsibility and free enterprise.
The option A ("Government programs created too many jobs") does not accurately reflect conservative criticism; rather, conservatives were more concerned about the nature of the jobs created and the overall impact of government intervention in the economy.