APFIVE Societal Views on Poverty and Morality
How does the excerpt reflect changing societal views on poverty and morality in early 20th-century America?
A
Attitudes towards the poor have shifted to emphasize personal responsibility for one’s economic condition.
B
Financial achievement is no longer considered a measure of personal virtue or moral standing.
C
The importance of an individual’s business acumen has overtaken all other virtues in societal judgments.
D
Society began valuing individuals based on social virtues and public contributions, not just economic success.
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