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The New Deal

Question 5 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

Why did many conservatives disagree with New Deal economic policies?

Answer
A
Conservatives believed in balanced budgets, low taxes, and less regulation by the federal government.
B
Conservatives believed that wealth should be equally distributed so no one would live in poverty.
C
Conservatives believed that the federal government should have the power to regulate social programs.
D
Conservatives believed that it was the job of the government to ensure economic opportunity for all.

Explanation

Many conservatives opposed the New Deal because it expanded federal spending, taxation, and regulation of the economy. They generally favored balanced budgets, lower taxes, and less government involvement in business. Choice A describes those beliefs; the other choices support broader government efforts to redistribute wealth or guarantee economic opportunity.

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