How did the state government respond to the Great Depression? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

It made townships responsible for giving aid to those in need.
It made townships responsible for giving aid to those in need.

It provided jobs to unemployed young men to improve public infrastructure.
It provided jobs to unemployed young men to improve public infrastructure.

It relied entirely upon the federal government for relief programs.
It relied entirely upon the federal government for relief programs.

It formed the Indiana Department of Public Welfare to provide relief from the state.

Answer 1

The state government responded to the Great Depression in several ways. Based on the options provided, the following responses are accurate:

1. It made townships responsible for giving aid to those in need.
2. It provided jobs to unemployed young men to improve public infrastructure.
3. It formed the Indiana Department of Public Welfare to provide relief from the state.

The option "It relied entirely upon the federal government for relief programs" is not typically accurate because state governments often implemented their own programs in addition to federal assistance.