In 1962, Michael Harrington's book The Other America surprised many Americans with its startling statistics on poverty. It also fueled a debate that
continues in the United States today about what the federal government's role should be in fighting poverty.
Imagine that it is 1962 and you have just read Michael Harrington's book. Think about whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The
federalgovernment has an obligation to try to alleviate the poverty of the other America."
Write a clear thesis sentence arguing for or against this statement and at least one paragraph to support your thesis. Make sure your supporting paragraph
includes:
• two arguments that support your thesis.
two or three sentences for each argument explaining how each supports your thesis.