Community Action Programs became a staple of the war on poverty because
A) They provided a large-scale employment program
B) They provided job training and education to the poor
C) The seemed like an inexpensive way to transform the attitude and character of the poor, thereby turning the cycle of poverty around
D) They had the potential to foster class struggle

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Community Action Programs were seen as a way to empower the poor by involving them in the planning and execution of programs that affected their lives, aiming to change attitudes and break the cycle of poverty.

Community Action Programs Became a Staple of the War on Poverty