How Did the Poverty Level Change in the U

question 104

Multiple Choice

How did the poverty level change in the U.S.from the end of the 1970s to 2013?

• A) It remained at a constant 20 percent, which it had since World War II.
• B) It continued to drop, as it had since World War II.
• C) It rose from about 12 percent of the population to 15 percent.
• D) It nearly doubled, from 10 percent to 20 percent.
• E) It fluctuated wildly based on economic strength, constantly rising and falling during that period.

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