Though There Used to Be a Widespread Belief That "We

question 53

Multiple Choice

Though there used to be a widespread belief that "we are all middle class," that adage has eroded. In recent years, many Americans have experienced downward mobility. What is the best explanation for this shift?

• A) changing definitions of social class
• B) shifts in the country's racial composition
• C) a declining work ethic
• D) the 2008 economic recession

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