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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Boom and Bust

Question 5 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Why did some people believe that the New Deal was a bad idea?

Answer
A
They feared it would cause a second economic collapse.
B
They thought it allowed the government to interfere with the free market.
C
They were worried that it would create businesses that were dependent on the government.

Explanation

Some critics believed the New Deal gave the federal government too much control over the economy. They argued that government programs and regulations interfered with the free market, where businesses and consumers make economic decisions with less government involvement. This matches choice B.

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