Question

read the excerpt from the song, \brother, can you spare a dime?\
they used to tell me i was building a dream,
and so i followed the mob—
when there was earth to plow, or guns to bear
i was always there—right on the job.
they used to tell me i was building a dream
with peace and glory ahead—

based on this excerpt and your knowledge of american history, why did the stock market crash make americans lose confidence in business?

○ following the mob without asking questions can potentially lead to financial or emotional devastation.
○ people worked diligently to participate in the building of the american dream with the understanding they would profit.
○ the promise of peace and glory compelled many people to work for the wealthy and make them richer.
○ instead of plowing the fields and going to war, american should have gone to college.

Explanation:

The song excerpt reflects the disillusionment of Americans who worked hard believing they were building a prosperous "American Dream" with promised rewards. The 1929 stock market crash shattered this: people who had contributed to economic growth (working jobs like farming or military service as referenced) lost savings, jobs, and security, as the expected profit and stability failed to materialize. This broken promise led to lost confidence in business.

Answer:

People worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit.