Question

Read the excerpt from the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

They used to tell me I was building a dream,
And so I followed the mob—
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—

Based on this excerpt and your knowledge of American history, why did the stock market crash make Americans lose confidence in business?
A.Following the mob without asking questions can potentially lead to financial or emotional devastation.
B.People worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit.
C.The promise of peace and glory compelled many people to work for the wealthy and make them richer.
D.Instead of plowing the fields and going to war, American should have gone to college.

Answer 1

B). People worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The stock market crash of 1929 in America lead to the Great Depression that left the people struggling to survive. People had invested their diligence and hard work in the building of the nation and the American dream which advocated ascending social mobility. Thus, they deserved to be rewarded suitably but the stock market crash followed by the 'Great Depression' made them lose confidence in business and remain hopeless and struggling to survive. Thus, option B displays the most appropriate reason for people losing hope and confidence in business.

Answer 2

I would say that based on this excerpt and your knowledge of American history, the stock market crash made Americans lose confidence in business because B. people worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit.
However, when the stock market crash happened, they lost all faith and confidence.