Question

Which statement best describes the US welfare system in 1930? A. A strong network of private charities addressed humanitarian needs in cities across the country. B. A large number of government agencies provided relief in the form of food stamps and loans. C. There were limited resources for people if they found themselves in hard times. D. An unemployed or disabled worker could collect insurance from the US government.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. There were limited resources for people if they found themselves in hard times.

The creation of the social programs we know in America today (like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) were not created until President Franklin D. Roosevelt entered office in 1933. Before this time, individuals who fell on hard times would usually look to a church or other private charity to help. However, these types of charities were extremely limited at this time. The inability for private charities to help everyone was mainly due to the Great Depression that began in America after the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

Answer 2

"There were limited resources for people if they found themselves in hard times" is the statement among the choices given in the question that best describes the US welfare system in 1930. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope it helps.