Poverty In America

The U.S. has suffered from poverty itself for many years since we were settled. In 1765 when the American Revolution broke out poverty played a major role due to the high taxes. This caused many people who were already poor to struggle even more. In 1861 the American Civil War had poverty as well as poor relief . During this time there was a shortage of food and many men could not provide for their families due to the war. In the early 1950’s - 1970’s poverty rose and fell continuously. The economy was booming and the income began to rise. Poverty was eliminated, however in the 21st century 1 in 10 Americans were poor. In 1970 the Oil Crisis hit the USA hard again leaving us in great poverty. From Georgetown University a law professor that goes by the name Peter Edelman was said to have “battled poverty for 55 years, as a legislative assistant to Senator Robert Kennedy.” Edelman also claimed that from the moment he witnessed starving children in Mississippi in 1967 he knew “this” meaning poverty would be an issue. This meant that poverty in general has been always an issue for the U.S. …show more content…
Throughout our history, we've spent years trying to recuperate money and health, examples of this would be the Great depression that happened in the 1930’s this was an economic depression that rattled the United States. Unemployment, debt and homelessness all were featured in Great Depression Poverty. Not just the great depression, but also recently. In the year 2014-2016 it was said that the poverty level percentage in the U.S. was 15-25%. This means that The U.S. stays persistent in keeping poverty. The U.S. has tried its hardest to demolish poverty, however it is inevitable and we do not live in a utopia world. It is important to realize how hard this issue is to overcome, we as a community must think of the future, hence the children of the nation is where to