Question

Which of the following has been used as an argument against the New Deal?

A. It showed that recessions could be combated by government involvement.
B. It helped create a recession by taking money away from productive investment.
C. It increased unemployment.
D. There are no lingering programs which still provide value.

Answer 1

The best option regarding an argument against the New Deal would be that "B. It helped create a recession by taking money away from productive investment," although this proved mostly to be false.