Which of the following is a society’s first economic task?

a.
fulfilling people’s transportation needs by manufacturing automobiles
b.
deciding what role technology should play in the economy
c.
fulfilling people’s basic needs by providing food, shelter, and clothing
d.
providing people with goods from all over the world

The correct answer is C) fulfilling people’s basic needs by providing food, shelter, and clothing.

The option that describes a society’s first economic task is "fulfilling people’s basic needs by providing food, shelter, and clothing."

As it was stated by Abraham Maslow's pyramid of necessities, basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, are the first ones that any economic system must cover. If any form of government or economic system fails in providing these basic needs, its citizens are going to suffer from economic problems. Once basic needs are covered, then, they can work and produce more.

explanation: d

food and resources were plentiful.

women were encouraged to marry later in life so they could work in factories.