The Great Depression had a significant impact on American public policy because ______.
◦ the government realized that it had to eliminate environmental restrictions on businesses to help them prosper, which set back efforts to pass stronger environmental policies
◦ it was the first time that education subsidies were provided to the middle class
◦ for the first time, people began to view poverty as a problem requiring government action
◦ the government put more pressure on churches and businesses to help eradicate poverty