Talmadge and the New Deal
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"On the stump*, Talmadge referred to himself as "a real dirt farmer," but according to historian William F. Holmes, Talmadge had limited knowledge of the difficulties faced by Georgia’s farmers. "He believed that by hard work and thrift alone a person could master his own fate," Homes writes. "He opposed programs calling for greater government spending and economic regulation. Such views, especially during the Great Depression, ignored the plight of tenant farmers as well as many landowners."
* "On the Stump"refers to a speech given by a candidate running for office in front of a large group of voters and supporters.
Question 1
What is the term "such views" referring to?
Responses
A Talmadge's views of the tenant farmerTalmadge's views of the tenant farmer
B Talmadge's views of mastering his own fateTalmadge's views of mastering his own fate
C Talmadge's views of himself as a "dirt farmer"Talmadge's views of himself as a "dirt farmer"
D Talmadge's views of opposing the New Deal programsTalmadge's views of opposing the New Deal programs
Question 2
According to Talmadge, how were the farmers supposed to get out of the Great Depression?
Responses
A through the plight of the farmersthrough the plight of the farmers
B through state government programsthrough state government programs
C through hard work and saving moneythrough hard work and saving money
D through federal government programsthrough federal government programs
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