Author Question: In the late nineteenth century, suburbs on the edges of American cities were largely populated by ... (Read 117 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

In the late nineteenth century, efforts to reduce poverty in America

A. included federally-funded studies attempting to identify the causes of poverty.

B. saw charitable organizations try to limit aid to only those deemed deserving poor.

C. saw the Salvation Army focus primarily on establishing shelters for the homeless.

D. included public works programs funded by municipal property taxes.

E. generally were led by reformers who had grown up in impoverished communities.

Question 2

In the early twentieth century, efforts to improve environmental problems in American cities

A. were nonexistent.

B. did not yet include the construction of sewage disposal systems.

C. included a new federal environmental regulatory agency.

D. focused on the wealthy and ignored the urban poor.

E. led many cities to ban horses from their streets.

Question 3

In the late nineteenth century, suburbs on the edges of American cities were largely populated by

A. very wealthy people.

B. people from all income backgrounds.

C. the working class.

D. very poor people.

E. moderately well-to-do people.