Which of the following BEST describes why wealthy conservatives opposed New Deal policies?

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They were against the government creating any sort of safety net for the poor.

They were against the government intervening in business and redistributing wealth.

They were against creating an extensive road system and large buildings.

They were against creating new land development policies in the South.

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Johan Pratt

2 May, 05:49

Which of the following BEST describes why wealthy conservatives opposed New Deal policies?

Group of answer choices

They were against the government creating any sort of safety net for the poor.

They were against the government intervening in business and redistributing wealth.

They were against creating an extensive road system and large buildings.

They were against creating new land development policies in the South.

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Allisson Riggs · Answer 1

"They were against the government intervening in business and redistributing wealth" BEST describes why wealthy conservatives opposed New Deal policies.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Barry Goldwater was a Republican Conservative leader who vigorously opposed the growth of government social programs based on the New Deal; he blamed President Eisenhower for proposing a "New Deal Dime store".

Conservatives thought the New Deal gave so much power to the state, stifled freedom of the individual and was too engaged in informing businesses how to function. They believed in the concept of limited government.