The Reason That a Majority of Americans Claim to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

The reason that a majority of Americans claim to be part of the middle class is due to:

• A) the tendency to avoid association with the working class
• B) statistics that show them to be earning the correct amount for that category
• C) a deep fear of impoverishment
• D) a belief that the United States is free of class distinctions

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Definitions:

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Women's Movement

A series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage, and sexual harassment.

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