Just Because the Rural Poor Are Engaged in Farming Does

question 5

True/False

Just because the rural poor are engaged in farming does not mean they are interested in investing in means to improve their farms with new technologies.

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Definitions:

Gerrymandering

The manipulation of electoral constituency boundaries to favor one party or class, often criticized for undermining democratic principles.

Black Electoral Participation

The involvement of African American citizens in the electoral process, including voting and holding public office.

Poll Tax

A tax levied as a fixed sum on every liable individual without reference to income or resources, historically used to disenfranchise voters, particularly African-Americans in the South.

Ras Baraka

The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, known for his involvement in community development and politics.