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QuizMultiple Choice

The Great Depression and the New Deal

Question 5 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

One reason that Oklahoma did not see overwhelming positive effects from the New Deal’s federal programs is that __________.

Answer
A
oil and agricultural underproduction was so severe that prices could not rise
B
devastating floods hampered relief efforts throughout the 1930s
C
conservative state politicians resisted federal involvement in state affairs
D
the federal government distributed federal relief funds too slowly

Explanation

Oklahoma’s conservative political leadership often opposed or limited federal involvement in state affairs, which reduced the reach and impact of New Deal programs there. This matches choice C. The other choices describe causes not generally identified as the main reason Oklahoma saw less overwhelming benefit from the programs.

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