Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Belief of Most

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the belief of most middle- and upper-class Americans about poverty in the late nineteenth century?

A) Most poverty is caused by the business cycle.
B) The greed of the wealthy is the major reason for poverty.
C) The poor are poor because of their own personal weaknesses.
D) Much poverty is caused by the degrading environment in which people live.