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The Mental Health Act of 1946 is significant in the development of social welfare policy because it

During the Colonial period, the view that people were evil and lazy led to policies which resulted in coercive alternatives.

The Food and Drug Act of 1906 was passed primarily because of

Native Americans had not been treated as citizens before 20th century. They were recognized as United States citizens in 1924.

The first federal social welfare agency which provided a comprehensive set of services including food, clothing, and medical supplies was established by congress in 1865. This agency was the

The Progressive Era was one of major progress for African Americans who moved to northern cities.

The term nativism refers to

In the early 1900’s, the ______________ was a reaction against abuse by unregulated capitalism and resulted in increased government oversight and political reform.

The Nineteenth Amendment which was passed in 1919 and ratified one year later, provided for

The Children’s Aid Society established in 1853 aimed to provide education and shelter for children by