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

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17 February, 10:05

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

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Abraham Mills · Answer 1

Answer: 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.