Question

Why do you think black hatred was such a motivator that white southerners were against New Deal programs even if it was in their own self interest?

Many white southerners were afraid of losing their power and the old social order. They thought New Deal programs might help Black people the same as white people. This scared them because they wanted to keep things separate and keep control over jobs and land. Some leaders used racist talk to get votes and told white people to fear changes. Even if the programs would help their families, the fear of losing racial status and control made them reject the programs. Also, there was worry that federal rules would change how the South was run, and that made people resist too.: can you rewrite this shorter alittle pls

Answer 1

Many white southerners rejected New Deal aid because they feared it would undermine white supremacy by helping Black people; politicians stoked that fear with racist appeals and warnings about federal interference, so preserving racial power outweighed their economic self-interest.