Question

in the 1930s the federal government and fdr took which course of action to correct the great depression
mploying citizens in
ublic works projects
reducing spending on
welfare programs
paying back people
who lost money in the
stock market crash
eliminating loans to
farmers

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on FDR's New Deal during the Great Depression:

• Option 1 (Employing citizens in public works projects): FDR's New Deal included programs like the WPA (Works Progress Administration) that employed people in public works (roads, buildings, etc.) to reduce unemployment and stimulate the economy.
• Option 2 (Reducing spending on welfare programs): The New Deal expanded welfare and relief programs, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3 (Paying back people who lost money in the Stock Market crash): There was no widespread program to reimburse stock market losses; the focus was on recovery and reform, not direct reimbursement.
• Option 4 (Eliminating loans to farmers): The New Deal had programs like the AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration) that helped farmers, including providing loans or support, so eliminating loans is incorrect.

So the correct action is employing citizens in public works projects.

Answer:

A. Employing citizens in public works projects (assuming the first option is labeled A, with the text "Employing citizens in public works projects")