Which statement best explains why Harburg believed that “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” was a legitimate question rather than the plea of a chronic beggar?Some people had more money than others, but it was unreasonable to ask them to share with the poor.People had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded.Food was inexpensive during the Depression because of the Dust Bowl, so a dime could buy a full meal.During the Depression, everyone in a bre
Answer
A
Some people had more money than others, but it was unreasonable to ask them to share with the poor.
B
People had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded.
C
Food was inexpensive during the Depression because of the Dust Bowl, so a dime could buy a full meal.
D
During the Depression, everyone in a breadline needed a dime to pay for a loaf of bread.
Explanation
Harburg’s song presents the speaker as someone who helped build the country and contributed through hard work, such as building railroads and fighting in war. The speaker asks for a dime because he believes he has earned support after those contributions, not because begging is his usual way of life. Therefore, the best answer is that people had invested in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded.
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