Henry George's Progress and Poverty and Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward set precedent. ... Frances Kellor- lawyer turned social reformer, believed poverty and inequality could be eliminated and that if Americans heard truth about millions living in urban slums, they would rise up and change things. ... Poverty- Robert Hunter, settlement worker, shocked with this novel of 1904 by setting poverty line at $460 for family of five. ... TR drew line at "misconduct, not against wealth." ...

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He was known for proposing anti-poverty legislation and misusing government funds allotted for his congressional department, education and labor. ... He was a key figure in the Civil Rights movement because he constantly fought for minority rights, an end to poverty, and an overall increase in social equality in the United States. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Much to the disappointment of those who made the trip to Mars they are met with poverty and oppression. ... " was the line that has sparked a debate with no concise proof either way as to whether or not anything after the point Quaid sat down in the Total Recall chair ever took place. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate