Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Belief of Most

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the belief of most middle- and upper-class Americans about poverty in the late nineteenth century?

• A) Most poverty is caused by the business cycle.
• B) The greed of the wealthy is the major reason for poverty.
• C) The poor are poor because of their own personal weaknesses.
• D) Much poverty is caused by the degrading environment in which people live.

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