How did the great depression change the role of government in America?

A. the federal government became less involved in the economy

B. State governments became more important than the federal government

C. The role of government greatly expanded

D. The federal government decreased in size and scope

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Chaim Vega

3 January, 07:14

How did the great depression change the role of government in America?

A. the federal government became less involved in the economy

B. State governments became more important than the federal government

C. The role of government greatly expanded

D. The federal government decreased in size and scope

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Essence · Answer 1

The role of government greatly expanded.

Explanation:

The new deal expanded governments role in our economy, by giving it the power to regulate previously unregulated areas of commerce. Those primarily being banking, agriculture and housing. Along with it was the creation of new programs like social security and welfare aid for the poor.

Roger Orozco · Answer 2

C. The role of government greatly expanded

How did the great depression change the role of government in America?A. the federal government became less involved in the economyB. State governments became more important than the federal governmentC. The role of government greatly expandedD. The federal government decreased in size and scope