Poor laws during the Colonial period were not characterized by the following statement:

a) the stigma of poverty was emphasized
b) eligible poor were deterred from coercive work features
c) relief as provided to anyone where their need was evident
d) poor laws were designed to protect against those who threatened stability


Answer: B

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