Which of the following statements would jacob riis most likely agree with. those who live in poverty are poor because they do not work hard enough. society has an obligation to those living in poverty. it is acceptable for children to go to work at an early age.

Society has an obligation to help those living in poverty.

Jacob August Riis was a Danish-American journalist who dedicated his craft exposing the hardships of people in poverty as he living among the poor. he asked for the support of the middle and upper class, asking them for support. He was going for the spread of wealth.