It was not until poverty emerged as a national concern in the ______ that a second period of expansion in federal programs occurred.
A)1920s
B)1940s
C)1950s
D)1960s

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question is referring to the expansion of federal programs in response to poverty as a national concern. The 1920s saw a period of economic growth and prosperity, and there was not significant concern for poverty at the national level. The 1940s were focused on World War II and post-war reconstruction, and poverty was not a major concern until later. The 1950s saw some expansion of federal programs, but again, not specifically in response to poverty. It was in the 1960s, with the rise of the civil rights movement and increased attention to social issues, that poverty emerged as a national concern and led to a significant expansion of federal programs such as the War on Poverty and the creation of programs like Medicaid and food stamps. Therefore, the best choice is D.

It Was Not Until Poverty Emerged as a National Concern