Prior to the Great Depression and the Introduction of the New

Prior to the Great Depression and the introduction of the New Deal, how were the poorest members of society taken care of?

A) Private organizations within communities like charities and churches assisted them.
B) The government had rudimentary welfare programs in place, but nothing extensive.
C) States had implemented welfare programs, but they were not applied equally.
D) They were not taken care of, which made the Great Depression worse.