Asked by Becca Rogier on May 29, 2024
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Which of the following statements about poverty in eighteenth-century English America is accurate?
A) The colonial attitudes about poverty mirrored the attitudes in England, with the rich tending to blame the poor.
B) In colonial cities, the income of propertyless wage earners steadily increased.
C) The idea of rural communities and cities providing assistance or work for the poor did not yet exist.
D) The refusal of Indian tribes to trade with colonists was a primary reason for the increase in poverty overall.
E) The gap between rich and poor decreased rapidly in the eighteenth century.
English America
The early English colonies and possessions in what is now the United States and parts of Canada.
Rural Communities
Areas characterized by low population density, agricultural or other land-based economic activities, and traditionally, closer social ties and community life.
Poverty
The state of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare, leading to a lower quality of life.
- Identify the socio-economic circumstances and inequalities present in colonial America.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the socio-economic circumstances and inequalities present in colonial America.
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