During the nineteenth century, the government remained laissez-faire only in relation to the common people, giving little attention to poverty, unemployment, working conditions, child labor, and the spoiling of natural resources.

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The statement is true. During the nineteenth century, the government practiced a laissez-faire policy towards the common people, which meant that the government did not interfere with the economy and allowed businesses to operate with minimal government regulation. However, this policy led to little attention being given to social and environmental issues such as poverty, unemployment, working conditions, child labor, and the spoiling of natural resources.

During the Nineteenth Century, the Government Remained Laissez-Faire Only in Relation