Asked by Safiya Rashid on Jun 10, 2024

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During the 1950s, most Americans who were poor ____________________.

A) were nonwhite
B) lived in households headed by a person with an eighth-grade education or less
C) were over sixty-five and lived on fixed incomes
D) lived in households headed by a single woman

Eighth-Grade Education

A level of education typically received by students around the age of 13 to 14 years old in the United States, considered basic education.

Fixed Incomes

A type of income that does not vary over time, typically associated with retirees or investments that pay a regular, unchanging amount.

Single Woman

An adult female who is not married or in a romantic relationship.

  • Identify social trends of the 1950s including marriage, family, and lifestyle.
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Kamberlynn PriceJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
During the 1950s, poverty was most prevalent in households with heads of household who had an eighth-grade education or less. Race and gender were also factors, but not as significant as education level.