Question

Due to the lack of government

involvement, soup kitchens and
breadlines were often started by
which of the following?
A. religious groups
C. the military
B. prison workers
D. homeless people

Answer 1

Answer: Religious Groups

Explanation: During the Great Depression, soup kitchens were established to serve meals to those who could not afford them. For many, this was the only way to get a hot meal. Soup kitchens served hundreds of people a day.

President Hoover initially did not believe that it was government's place to provide aid to people during the Great Depression. That left private citizens, churches and private organizations (like Al Capone's soup kitchen) to develop soup kitchens in order to help others. Eventually the government began to organize soup kitchens as well.

Answer 2

Soup kitchens and breadlines were often started by religious groups during the Great Depression. Soup kitchens were charitable organizations that provided free or low-cost meals to people in need, and they were often run by churches, synagogues, and other religious organizations. Breadlines were also a common form of assistance during the Great Depression, and they were often organized by religious groups as well.

While other groups, such as the military and prison workers, may have also provided assistance to those in need during this time period, it was typically religious groups that took the lead in organizing and running soup kitchens and breadlines. Homeless people were often the recipients of assistance from these organizations, rather than the ones running them.