Questions 1
This graph traces United States poverty levels in numbers of Americans and in percent of the
population.
60
50
40
30
20
10
Poverty: 1959 to 2000
Poverty rate statistically equals record low.
Recessions
Millions/Percent
0
1959
S 25.4
Number in poverty
Poverty rate
Which of these statements is accurate regarding the information above?
31.1
million
1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000
O Poverty has persisted although government programs have brought some relief.
O The Johnson administration's "War on Poverty" in the 1960s had no results.
O Government efforts to abolish poverty were abandoned during this time period.
11.3%