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?
Answer
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.