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What is the primary characteristic used by the federal government to classify a U.S. county as 'persistently poor'?
What is the primary characteristic used by the federal government to classify a U.S. county as 'persistently poor'?
- Poverty rate exceeding 20% for three consecutive decades. (correct)
- High unemployment rates coupled with low educational attainment for three decades.
- Decreasing population size due to migration away from the county over three decades.
- Consistent decline in agricultural output and revenue over three decades.
Based on the information provided, what is a significant factor contributing to the high poverty rates in areas like Standing Rock?
Based on the information provided, what is a significant factor contributing to the high poverty rates in areas like Standing Rock?
- Excessive government regulation hindering economic development on tribal lands.
- Lack of arable land suitable for agriculture and livestock farming.
- Limited control and capitalization on natural resources found on their own land. (correct)
- Geographic isolation preventing integration with larger economic markets.
Which of the following best describes the socioeconomic conditions prevalent in Standing Rock?
Which of the following best describes the socioeconomic conditions prevalent in Standing Rock?
- Minimal economic activity coupled with high rates of childhood mortality and suicide. (correct)
- Thriving economic activity with low rates of unemployment and poverty.
- Moderate poverty rates with adequate access to basic services.
- High levels of food security, healthcare, and educational attainment.
What percentage of persistently poor counties in the U.S. are located in rural areas, often including Native American reservations?
What percentage of persistently poor counties in the U.S. are located in rural areas, often including Native American reservations?
What is the poverty rate in Standing Rock, and how does it compare to the national average?
What is the poverty rate in Standing Rock, and how does it compare to the national average?
What specific resources do tribes like the Standing Rock possess that they are actively fighting to control and capitalize on?
What specific resources do tribes like the Standing Rock possess that they are actively fighting to control and capitalize on?
Which of the following factors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a challenge faced by communities like Standing Rock?
Which of the following factors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a challenge faced by communities like Standing Rock?
Systemic oppression of tribes is a key factor in the geography of poverty in which region of the United States?
Systemic oppression of tribes is a key factor in the geography of poverty in which region of the United States?
Which of the following reservations is mentioned in relation to the Standing Rock poverty rate?
Which of the following reservations is mentioned in relation to the Standing Rock poverty rate?
What underlying issue do tribes face related to their natural resources?
What underlying issue do tribes face related to their natural resources?
Flashcards
Persistently Poor Counties
Persistently Poor Counties
Areas in the U.S. with poverty rates above 20% for three decades.
Standing Rock
Standing Rock
Native American reservation with a poverty rate nearly triple the national average, facing challenges like food insecurity and lack of access to healthcare and education.
Native American disputes.
Native American disputes.
The systemic oppression of tribes.
Study Notes
- The Northwest region involves Native American disputes and the systemic oppression of tribes.
- 85% of the 353 U.S. counties considered persistently poor are rural areas.
- Persistently poor is defined as having a poverty rate above 20% for three consecutive decades.
- Many of these areas include Native American reservations such as Standing Rock and Pine Ridge Reservation.
- Standing Rock's poverty rate is 43.2%, which is nearly triple the national average of 14.5%.
- There is little economic activity in these areas.
- Childhood mortality, suicide, and dropout rates are among the highest in the nation.
- Food insecurity is vast.
- Access to quality healthcare and education is lacking.
- A significant number of people lack electricity or running water.
- Tribes like the Standing Rock have land and water resources.
- These tribes have been compelled to engage in numerous conflicts to manage and leverage the natural resources located on their land.
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