The following questions refer to the cartoon below.

-Which of the following was a causal factor in the trends depicted in the cartoon?
A) The growth of "big government" during the Reagan years.
B) The failure of social safety net programs to support the working class.
C) The decline of manufacturing in America as jobs were exported overseas.
D) Public policy debates over domestic security.

Question

The following questions refer to the cartoon below.
 
-Which of the following was a causal factor in the trends depicted in the cartoon?
A) The growth of "big government" during the Reagan years. 
B) The failure of social safety net programs to support the working class. 
C) The decline of manufacturing in America as jobs were exported overseas. 
D) Public policy debates over domestic security.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cartoon depicts the decline of manufacturing jobs in America, which were exported overseas. This loss of employment opportunities for the working class contributed to the trends shown, making option C the most applicable. Options A, B, and D are not represented in the cartoon and are not relevant to the trends it portrays.

The Following Questions Refer to the Cartoon Below