Appalachian Poverty

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production declines people lose jobs without warning (650). Poverty is also caused by social conditions, such as racial
Discrimination (Blacks, Asians, and Mexicans) (650). Whites are usually the ones who do the discriminating (650).

There are a variety of third-world countries in the world. A third world country is a country that is economically depressed and continues to grieve. Examples of third world countries are Bosnia, Hungary, Austria, Romania, and Somalia. The United States of America, the richest country in the world, has its share of poverty (Senesh 650a). Granted, American poverty is no match to third world poverty, but for such a prosperous country it is pretty sad. Most third world countries do not have social security or welfare (650a). So, the people of those countries have no income to keep themselves going. Even though America does have both social security and welfare, this country still has many homeless and starving people.

Appalachia includes thirteen states, ranging from southern New York to eastern Mississippi (650a). About eighteen million people live in Appalachia. In March, 1965, the
United States Congress passed the Appalachian Regional Redevelopment Act. The legislation was designed primarily to create more jobs by attracting tourists and industries. It provided funds and made the area more accessible. Funds also were made available for new schools and health facilities, land and mine reclamation, and timber and water conservation.

The poverty in America will not be solved all at once (650a). Simply creating jobs will not help eliminate poverty because there are some people who are disabled and just cannot work (650a). The government social welfare programs help to add income to many people (650a). These people could be the retired, unemployed, disabled, or widowed (650a). In order to help the less fortunate, the people that are employed are taxed to rais...