A historian is analyzing a newspaper article that describes a series of new economic policies. These include building expensive new roads and bridges,
providing more social services for the poor, and investing more government
money in public schools. The historian wants to learn more about the
historical context surrounding the issues described in the article.
Which question would most help the historian gather that information?
O A. How much money would the proposed government-spending
plans actually cost?
O B. What social and economic benefits do new roads and bridges
provide a community?
C. Should the government be involved in providing social services to
the poor?
O D. Why do leaders feel the need to spend more money on
government programs?