Question

read the excerpt from \brother, can you spare a dime?\ what central idea of the song is reflected in these lines? when there was earth to plow, or guns to bear i was always there-right on the job. they used to tell me i was building a dream with peace and glory ahead- why should i be standing in line just waiting for bread? hard times can affect anyone, even people who have worked hard and served their country. the best way to avoid hardship is to understand the causes of the great depression. because of the industrial revolution, farming is no longer a reliable way to earn a living those who do not work hard enough will not be able to support themselves.

Explanation:

The lines show a person who was always working (plowing earth, bearing guns - serving) but now is in a difficult situation (standing in line for bread). This reflects that hard times can impact those who have been industrious and served, which aligns with the first option. The other options:

• There's no mention of avoiding hardship by understanding the Great Depression's causes in the lines.
• Farming being unreliable due to the Industrial Revolution isn't indicated (the person also mentions bearing guns - not just farming).
• The person was working hard (as per "I was always there - right on the job") so the idea that those who don't work hard can't support themselves is contradicted.

Answer:

Hard times can affect anyone, even people who have worked hard and served their country.