Answer:
The government had enough money to pay back war veterans and farmers
Well you've practically answered the question yourself. The upper classes considered themselves to be captains of industry. They provided work for people. The problem was that they also took from the poor and gave to the rich to make them richer. You need only read about the history of the Railways to know what this last statement means.
Answer:
Marcus leapt up to grab the kitten before the bicycle could hit it.
Explanation:
Because Marcus assumed the bycycle could hit it before it did. (sorry if this is wrong)