Question

why did franklin roosevelts federal emergency relief administration give grants to states, even though it cost more than giving money to individuals?
states used the money to create jobs, which was better for morale than simply receiving money.
states could use part of the money to pay state officials and pass the rest to individuals.
it was easier to identify impoverished states than it was to identify impoverished individuals.
it was easier for the federal government to let individual states distribute the grants to individuals.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The option about states paying officials is incorrect as the FERA's purpose was relief, not paying officials.
• Identifying impoverished states vs individuals is not the main reason; the federal government could have other ways to identify individuals.
• Creating jobs for morale is a reason, but the key logistical reason is that the federal government found it easier to let states distribute the grants. States have better local knowledge to distribute funds to those in need, making this the most practical reason.
• The job - creation for morale is a positive outcome but not the primary reason for giving grants to states over directly to individuals.

Answer:

It was easier for the federal government to let individual states distribute the grants to individuals.