In 1795 bread had become so expensive that many people living in poverty could not afford to purchase it, leaders responded by supplementing the income of all poor people so that everyone would have the income needed to meet their basic needs (such as purchasing bread)

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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commonly known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

a. True b. False

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