Question

What was Talmadge's main reason for opposing the New Deal (federal relief programs)?

(1 point)
Responses

He wanted to control the relief programs himself.
He wanted to control the relief programs himself.

He felt the state should decide who received aid.
He felt the state should decide who received aid.

He disliked that some programs paid workers equally.
He disliked that some programs paid workers equally.

He believed the programs were not helping enough people.

Answer 1

He felt the state should decide who received aid. Talmadge opposed federal relief because he wanted relief controlled at the state/local level (so Georgia officials could determine recipients).