__________poverty is the product of some personal characteristic of the poor—old age, illiteracy, inadequate education, lack of job skills, poor health, race—which prevented them from participating in the nation's prosperity

Which of the following is NOT true of race and poverty?

A. Chronic poverty is pervasive among minorities. B. Native Americans experience poverty in greater proportions than whites. C. Poverty rates among blacks have been steady over the years in the U.S. D. The poverty rate among blacks and Hispanics is over twice the poverty rate among whites.

What is the “blank check” that Germany gave to Austria-Hungary in early July 1914?

a. Germany committed to backing Austria-Hungary’s moves against Serbia, whatever they may be. b. Germany committed to giving Austria-Hungary colonial territories in Asia and Africa. c. Germany committed to giving Austria-Hungary territory conquered from Russia and Turkey. d. Germany committed to staying out of a war among great powers.