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? A. What social and economic benefits do new roads and bridges provide a community?

B. Why do leaders feel the need to spend more money on government programs?

C. How much money would the proposed government-spending plans actually cost?

D. Should the government be involved in providing social services to the poor?