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A) Colonial America.
B) The Civil War era.
C) The Progressive era.
D) The New Deal.
F) B) and D)
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A) paid employees.
B) lower class.
C) women connected to a church.
D) older male legislators.
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A) they excluded the traveling poor.
B) they are embedded in Christian doctrine.
C) they developed one of the earliest means testing.
D) they included highly organized charitable.
F) C) and D)
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A) Settlement Houses.
B) Social Casework Agencies.
C) The Progressive movement.
D) Charity Organization Societies.
F) A) and C)
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A) There is dignity in work.
B) Poverty is a sign of God's displeasure.
C) America is strong work-oriented society.
D) The federal government should be the great almoner of public charity.
F) B) and D)
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A) were against the New Deal on moral grounds.
B) assisted in creating the New Deal.
C) wanted a less secular approach to New Deal legislation.
D) were not involved in New Deal legislation due to the NASW Code of Ethics.
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A) Dorothea Dix.
B) Milton Friedman.
C) Florence Nightingale.
D) Jane Addams.
F) A) and B)
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The term "Protestant work ethic," also known as the "Puritan work ethic," refers to a concept in sociology, economics, and history that emphasizes hard work, discipline, and frugality as a result of a person's subscription to the values espoused by the Protestant faith, particularly Calvinism. This ethic is often associated with the rise of capitalism and economic success in Western societies.
The concept was popularized by the German sociologist Max Weber in his book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism," published in 1905. Weber argued that the religious ideas of groups such as the Calvinists played a role in creating the capitalistic spirit. Calvinists, among other Protestants, believed in the doctrine of predestination, which held that God had predetermined who would be saved (the "elect") and who would be damned. However, since there was no certain way to know one's status, this uncertainty led to anxiety and a desire to look for signs of God's favor.
Weber suggested that Protestants, seeking to prove their elect status, would work diligently in their secular vocations, which they saw as a calling from God. Success in their work and frugal living could be interpreted as signs of God's favor. Over time, this work ethic became secularized and contributed to the economic success of Protestant communities.
The Protestant work ethic is often cited as a driving force behind the success of capitalist economies, particularly in the early stages of industrialization in Europe and North America. It is also sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to the dedication and commitment one brings to their work, regardless of religious background.
It's important to note that Weber's thesis has been debated and critiqued by scholars over the years. Some argue that the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism is more complex than Weber suggested, and that economic, political, and social factors also played significant roles in the development of capitalist societies. Nonetheless, the concept of the Protestant work ethic remains influential in discussions about work, religion, and economic development.
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A) Qualifying recipients for benefits based on current income.
B) Qualifying recipients for benefits based on ownership of assets.
C) Qualifying recipients for benefits based on egalitarian principles of sharing.
D) Qualifying recipients for benefits based on personal moral behaviors.
F) A) and B)
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A) they were meant to control the poor who were unable to obtain employment.
B) they separated the "deserving" from the "undeserving".
C) they required local governments to assume responsibility for the needy.
D) they provided early substance abuse treatment services for "drunkards".
F) B) and D)
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A) The Freedmen's Bureau.
B) Charity Organization Societies.
C) Settlement houses.
D) Federal Emergency Relief Administration.
F) C) and D)
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B) The Social Gospel.
C) Social Darwinism.
D) Charity Organization Societies.
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B) the church.
C) the king.
D) the medical community.
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