During the 1950s, it was increasingly likely that Americans below the poverty line were living in _____________________.

A) small towns
B) community-sponsored shelters for the homeless
C) the inner cities
D) rental suburban houses

Below the Poverty Line

The condition of having an income insufficient for the basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing, as defined by official government standards.

Inner Cities

Urban areas, typically characterized by high-density residential buildings and often associated with socio-economic challenges such as poverty and crime.

Suburban Houses

Residential homes located in suburbs, areas situated on the outskirts of cities, typically characterized by more space and a quieter environment than urban centers.