Discussion 1
Compare Welfare Policies
Choose a welfare policy extant in the early 19th century and compare it to a similar policy in effect in the late 18th century. What are the similarities and differences between the policies? What new pressures in society brought about changes?
Discussion 2
New Populations and Policy
Choose one of the new populations that became part of the focus of early 19th century welfare policy. Why did their inclusion become important to the nation''s social structure? What do you believe the government was trying to achieve with the new policy? How can we relate these changes to what we are experiencing in the United States today?