-How did Reginald Marsh's sketch Bread Line respond to Hoover's statement that "no one is actually starving"?
A) The men are waiting in line to receive food; the drawing celebrates Hoover's leadership.
B) The men are gaunt, isolated, and clearly suffering; Hoover's statement is ironic.
C) The men are portrayed without their families, which were likely going hungry; this omission was a form of propaganda.
D) The men are banding together to start a riot; the drawing expresses rage at Hoover's indifference.

Question

-How did Reginald Marsh's sketch Bread Line respond to Hoover's statement that "no one is actually starving"?
A) The men are waiting in line to receive food; the drawing celebrates Hoover's leadership. 
B) The men are gaunt, isolated, and clearly suffering; Hoover's statement is ironic. 
C) The men are portrayed without their families, which were likely going hungry; this omission was a form of propaganda. 
D) The men are banding together to start a riot; the drawing expresses rage at Hoover's indifference.

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The sketch "Bread Line" by Reginald Marsh depicted men who are gaunt, isolated, and clearly suffering, which serves as an ironic contrast to Hoover's statement that "no one is actually starving." This portrayal highlights the reality of the Great Depression, contradicting the optimism of Hoover's public statements.

-How Did Reginald Marsh's Sketch Bread Line Respond to Hoover's