James E. West persuaded President Theodore Roosevelt to convene a "Conference on the Care of Dependent Children." The conference brought the needs of these children to national attention, setting the stage for the development of

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The conference on the care of dependent children brought national attention to the needs of these children, which led to the development of the public child welfare system. While child care and health insurance for children became important issues, it was the conference that specifically led to the development of the child welfare system. Therefore, the best choice is C.

James E West Persuaded President Theodore Roosevelt to Convene a "Conference