When It Finally Emerged, the American Welfare State Was Structured

question 1

Multiple Choice

When it finally emerged, the American welfare state was structured so as to deter widespread support. What was one major factor?

• A) White, blue-collar workers found social programs irrelevant to their needs and were inclined to believe such programs were only used by people of color.
• B) White, blue-collar workers found social programs irrelevant to their needs and were encouraged to believe the programs were based in Socialism.
• C) Recipients of the programs were inclined to believe such programs were only used by people of color and that the programs were based in Socialism.
• D) None of these are correct.

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