Which statement best explains why harburg believed that "brother, can you spare a dime? " was a
legitimate question rather than the plea of a chronic beggar?
some people had more money than others, but it was unreasonable to ask them to share with the
poor.
people had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably
rewarded.
food was inexpensive during the depression because of the dust bowl, so a dime could buy a full
meal.
during the depression, everyone in a breadline needed a dime to pay for a loaf of bread.
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It was a legitimate question rather than a plea because Option B: People had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably  rewarded.

Explanation:

The title of a song "Brother, Can you spare a Dime?" was written during the time of Depression in United states around 1930s. It shows the disappointment of the people because of lack of job and lack of cash during this time.

In the song, the man asks people to give me some money as was rich earlier, had money but now is jobless after Depression. He wants to be rewarded for the all hard work he has done. He is asking why is he left in the streets even though he has worked hard a lot.

In the song, a man who had been rich and respected before the Depression asks people to give him money, as he is now poor.

the third one.

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