In Discussing Social Programs Instituted During the New Deal, the Text

question 20

Multiple Choice

In discussing social programs instituted during the New Deal, the text says all of the following except

• A) the federal government set the benefit levels for all of these programs.
• B) when the threat of civil disorder arose, the federal government expanded work relief programs.
• C) when the threat of disorder decreased, federally funded jobs diminished.
• D) social reform was part of the administration's strategy to keep the market economy functioning.
• E) many benefit levels were generally set quite low.

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