All of the following were considered legitimate functions of the federal government in the late 19th century except:
a) promoting industrial growth by means of a protective tariff
b) granting subsidies to encourage the construction of railroads
c) regulating immigration
d) assuring the welfare of the poor and unemployed
e) regulating the nation's security

d) assuring the welfare of the poor and unemployed

Explanation:

In the late 19th Century in the US, assuring the welfare of the poor and unemployed was never considered as a legitimate function of the federal government. Rather, by Presidential terms jobs are created through various private sectors and the eligible poor takes advantage of the available jobs created.

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freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.