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amal

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What was the importance of the Henry Street Settlement? Select all that apply.
 
  A. It was an example by Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster of a creative new mode of nursing practice.
  B. Alleviation of human suffering was obvious and profound.
  C. It demonstrated that building low-income housing decreased illness.
  D. Settlements were a movement of well-educated adults to reside in poverty areas to better recognize and help meet the needs of the community residents.

Question 2

In what ways were the members of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1813, implementing current best thinking about how to help those in poverty with health promotion and disease prevention? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Created employment opportunities for those who sought work.
  B. Went with the poor families to religious services.
  C. Gave money so the poor could purchase food and other necessities.
  D. Distributed substantial amounts of food, clothing, fuel, bedding, and soap.
  E. Served as role models of how to be successful in Southern society.
  F. Gave a social response to obvious poverty and suffering.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, F





 

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