Historically this group of population has played a major role in the expansion of public welfare policies because of their unique social and economic contributions. Their programs have set precedents for benefits later extended to other groups.

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

In the 1960’s, “man-in-the-house rules” specified that

The director of the Works Progress Administration who was also a social worker was

The Temperance Movement engaged in a widespread campaign against alcohol by focusing on the .

In 1920s, the corporation provided social welfare services like pension program and unemployment benefits. Although they disappeared during the Great Depression, this idea became one of the important part of American social welfare later.

(EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION) Maximum 5 point! Mandatory mask-wearing rules during the pandemic may pose a question about whether rational measures for the control of infectious diseases compromise liberty. 1. How can you explain this issue from the relationship between personal liberty and collective action you learned from this course? 2. What is your opinion on this issue? How is your view consistent with social work values?

Most of the reforms brought about in the 1900’s through the 1920’s were due to efforts by

In the 1700’s, social services began to be provided by:

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which excluded Chinese immigration of laborers permanently, reflected the interests of organized labor and its fear of cheap labor.