Describe some ways that the government tried to provide a safety net for families in poverty

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.

My best answer is the haudenosaunnee or the iroquois.

Magna carta was originally intended to protect the rights of  the nobles