Which statement about Johnson's war on poverty is correct?
A) It was a failure; the poverty level actually rose while the program was in effect.
B) It was barely passed by Congress and was never actually implemented.
C) It lacked effective funding and, in the end, helped only about 80,000 people.
D) It emphasized self-help and brought almost 10 million people out of poverty.
E) It gave money directly to the poor and nearly solved the nation's poverty problem.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word