Which of the Following Is True of the War on Poverty

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the War on Poverty?

• A) It provided public-works jobs to millions of poor people
• B) It especially benefited female-headed families
• C) It improved the quality of housing, healthcare, and nutrition available to the nation's poor
• D) It alone was responsible for alleviating hunger in the United States

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