Poverty, by America - Chapter 9 & Epilogue Quiz

What does the author say about the economic diversity of schools now compared to the 1950s?

Question Answer Choices Schools have maintained the same level of economic diversity Schools are now less economically diverse Schools are now more economically diverse Schools are now less racially diverse

What was the reaction of white suburban voters to George Romney's suggestion to cut off funding to communities with exclusionary zoning?

Question Answer Choices It was ignored and had no impact on his career It led to a significant increase in property values It was widely supported and quickly implemented It was so unpopular that Romney was eventually forced out of office

What does the author suggest as a first step in ending segregation in America?

Question Answer Choices Provide tax incentives for businesses to move into impoverished areas Implement stricter laws against racial discrimination Replace exclusionary zoning policies with inclusionary ordinances Increase funding for public schools in poor neighborhoods

What was the result of moving poor families to better neighborhoods and schools, according to the author?

Question Answer Choices It improved their lives even if their incomes did not increase It had no significant impact on their lives It led to a decline in the quality of the neighborhoods It caused their incomes to decrease

What does the author say about the labor movement in America?

Question Answer Choices It is losing support and becoming fragmented It is shifting focus to international issues It is becoming stronger and better organized It has remained stagnant for decades

What does the author suggest could be a financial incentive for communities to invest in affordable housing?

Question Answer Choices Local governments could increase property taxes Nonprofit organizations could provide grants Congress could provide financial incentives Businesses could fund affordable housing projects

What is one benefit the author suggests would come from ending poverty in America?

Question Answer Choices It would eliminate all social conflicts It would allow people to live by passions and aspirations instead of survival It would lead to a significant increase in national wealth It would make everyone equal in terms of income

According to the author, what is one reason public services in poor neighborhoods deteriorate?

Question Answer Choices The residents do not care about maintaining them No influential people need to use them The government allocates too much funding to these areas There is a lack of available land for new facilities

According to the author, what effect did desegregation have on Black and white children?

Question Answer Choices White children benefited, and Black children suffered no disadvantage Desegregation had no significant impact on either Black or white children Both Black and white children experienced academic decline Black children benefited, and white children suffered no disadvantage

What does the author identify as a mindset that traps Americans in fear and uncertainty about their social position?

Question Answer Choices Abundance Scarcity Equality Prosperity