In the late nineteenth century, efforts to reduce poverty in America
A. saw charitable organizations try to limit aid to only those deemed "deserving poor."
B. included public works programs funded by municipal property taxes.
C. included federally-funded studies attempting to identify the causes of poverty.
D. saw the Salvation Army focus primarily on establishing shelters for the homeless.
E. generally were led by reformers who had grown up in impoverished communities.
Answer: A
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