Asked by Mariam Al-khayyat on Jun 02, 2024
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Which statement is true?
A) Poverty has been a problem only since 1933.
B) Poverty cannot be inherited.
C) There are more poor Americans today than at any other time in our history.
D) Poverty is less of a problem today than it was in the early 1960s.
Poverty Problem
A social issue involving a lack of financial resources that is enough to meet the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
- Become aware of the contention and perspectives related to dependence on welfare and actions to address poverty.
- Examine the effect of economic policies and conditions on poverty.
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Renlyn WilsonJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Poverty rates have generally decreased since the early 1960s, thanks to economic growth, social welfare programs, and efforts to improve education and job opportunities.
Learning Objectives
- Become aware of the contention and perspectives related to dependence on welfare and actions to address poverty.
- Examine the effect of economic policies and conditions on poverty.