Question

A flow chart titled "Effects of Urbanization", shows three boxes, side by side. ▶Click for Long Desc The box on the left reads “Ministers began telling church members that it was their duty to help the poor in the cities.” An arrow points from the left box to the middle box, which is blank with a question mark inside. An arrow points from the middle box to the box on the right, which reads “Industrialists increased worker wages.” Use the graphic organizer to answer the question. Which statement best completes the flow chart? a. The YMCA was founded to combat urban poverty. b. The Salvation Army was started. c. Ministers encouraged business owners to help their employees marry and have families. d. Merchants gave workers a day off on Sunday.

Answer 1

b. The Salvation Army was started.

Explanation: Ministers' calls to help the urban poor led to religious charitable organizations (like the Salvation Army) that aided city workers and helped spur social pressure for employers to improve pay and conditions.