Question

1. this is an excerpt from a survey conducted by the federal childrens bureau in 1932

the federal childrens bureau, in the summer of 1932, undertook a survey of the situation in the southwest, with especial reference to boys and young men who by the thousands (estimated 200,000 for the united states) were found
iding the rods\ of the railroads...in october 1932 a group of individuals, members of national agencies deeply concerned with this problem, together with a number of persons actively engaged in the study of the subject, organized themselves under the auspices of the national social work council as a discussion group to explore the size and content of the problem...and, if possible, to work out some practical plan for its relief.
-dr. ellen c. potter, \the problem of the transient,\ 1934
what social issue does the survey highlight as a consequence of the great depression?
the forced repatriation of mexican - american workers during the depression.
the plight of young boys and men traveling across the country in search of work.
the impact of widespread unemployment on families in urban areas.
the increasing number of immigrants fleeing to the united states due to economic hardship.
clear all

Explanation:

The excerpt describes a survey about boys and young men "riding the rods" of railroads (traveling across the country) in search of work during the Great Depression. The first option is about Mexican - American repatriation, not the focus here. The third option is about urban families, not the traveling workers. The fourth option is about immigrants fleeing to the US, but the text is about people (likely US citizens or residents) traveling within the US for work. So the second option matches.

Answer:

B. The plight of young boys and men traveling across the country in search of work.