The Reform Impulse That Swept Through America in the First

question 23

Multiple Choice

The reform impulse that swept through America in the first half of the nineteenth century sought improvements in all of the following areas except

• A) public education.
• B) prisons.
• C) working conditions.
• D) treatment of the mentally ill.
• E) slavery.

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Definitions:

Earned Right

A privilege or benefit that has been obtained or secured through work, achievement, or service.

Public Assistance

Government programs designed to provide support to individuals and families in need, which may include financial aid, food stamps, and housing assistance.

Official Poverty Line

A government-determined threshold that defines the minimum income level required to meet basic needs, varying by family size and composition.

Household Of Four

Refers to a living arrangement consisting of four individuals who reside together and share expenses and responsibilities.