Understanding Inner-city Violence
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What is the main idea of the text?

  • Government action is the only solution to reduce crime and poverty in urban areas.
  • The root causes of violence in inner-cities are often ignored and misunderstood. (correct)
  • Inner-city violence is a modern American tragedy that cannot be solved.
  • Social justice warriors are to blame for the violence and poverty in inner-cities.

    • Which city is highlighted as an example of the modern American tragedy of inner-city violence?

  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Los Angeles, California
  • New York City, New York
  • Chicago, Illinois (correct)

    • What is a common misconception about reducing crime and poverty in inner-cities?

  • Social justice warriors are the main cause of crime and poverty in urban areas.
  • Government programs have directly contributed to the problems of violence and poverty.
  • The root causes for violence and poverty are well understood and addressed by urban leaders.
  • Increasing the power of government will effectively reduce crime and poverty. (correct)

    • What do urban leaders and social justice warriors often call for to reduce crime and poverty?

    <p>Increasing government power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle emphasized in the text for solving problems?

    <p>Diagnosing the cause first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the text's stance on the effectiveness of government action in reducing inner-city crime and poverty?

    <p>Government action has contributed to the problems of crime and poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle emphasized in the text for solving problems?

    <p>Diagnosing the cause of a problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about reducing crime and poverty in inner-cities?

    <p>Increasing the power of government will reduce crime and poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do urban leaders and social justice warriors often call for to reduce crime and poverty, according to the text?

    <p>Increasing government action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a contributing factor to the deeply entrenched problems of violence and poverty in urban areas, according to the text?

    <p>Inadequate understanding of root causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is highlighted as an example of the modern American tragedy of inner-city violence?

    <p>Chicago, Illinois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the text?

    <p>There is a need to diagnose the real causes of inner-city violence and poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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