During the era of Elizabethan poor laws, who were considered the unworthy poor?
a. orphans
b. widows
c. the handicapped
d. tramps
Ans: D
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(a) the impact of gentrification; (b) the failure of the Community Reinvestment Act to ban redlining; (c) the lack of adequate funding for the Hope VI Program; (d) deregulation of the housing and banking industries.
Most homeless adolescents are living on the streets because they
a. have run away from an abusive home. b. are rebellious and no longer wish to obey their parents. c. are addicted to drugs and alcohol. d. prefer it to attending school
A poor immigrant family requires social services to help them find a suitable place to
live. Which of the following, if available, would be most likely to be able to provide them with the help they need? A. a specialized private nonprofit B. a government agency C. a private individual D. family and friends