Progressive Amos Pinchot touts Pathe News' grubstake plan for unemployed to pan for gold

The video addresses the issue of unemployment in the country, highlighting the need to find work for 14 million people to restore prosperity. It introduces the grub stake plan for placer mining of gold, which involves government support to employ unemployed men in mining operations. The plan is already successful in several states and is presented as a better alternative to charity, as it allows individuals to earn a living, creates wealth, and boosts buying power without costing the government.

What is the primary issue the country is facing according to the video?

• Unemployment

• Inflation

• Education

• Healthcare

How many people need to find work to restore prosperity?

• 10 million

• 12 million

• 14 million

• 16 million

What is the grub stake plan primarily focused on?

• Technology

• Gold placer mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

Which areas are targeted for the grub stake plan's operations?

• North and East

• West and South

• Central and North

• East and Central

What is a key advantage of the grub stake plan over charity?

• It is easier to implement

• It requires less government funding

• It focuses on urban areas

• It allows people to earn their own living