1. What inspired the optimism of 1960s liberals who wanted to enact social reforms? O Opposition to using the federal government to regulate the economy as was the case before the New Deal.

O A belief that the rich owed it to the poor to maintain a decent standard of living.

O A belief that the federal government was responsible for providing a cash benefit to all poor people.

Confidence that America's productive and growing economy should be able to provide opportunities for all to lead a decent life.