Why was the New Deal criticized during the early years of the Great Depression?
A) Many felt that Roosevelt’s programs were not aggressive enough in helping those truly in need.
B) Some felt that its programs favored minorities and immigrants, leaving white middle class Americans without aid.
C) Policies of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration were criticized for hampering agricultural production and leading to food shortages.
D) Critics disagreed with the New Deal’s attempts to institute national health insurance and relief for the unemployed.
E) Roosevelt and his policies were criticized for not reaching out to bankers, business leaders, and others in the world of finance.
Answer: A
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