Read Chapter the Axinn & Stern text: Americans, recovering from the tragedy of the Civil War, focus on new programs to help those most in need including veterans and war widows.
Discussion 1
Women and Policy
Search the Capella University Library for biographical material related to women in the latter half of the 19th century. Based upon the article you find, explain why this person''s biography is helpful in understanding the position of women in post-Civil War society.
Discussion 2
Choose one major development in social support that has its roots in the Civil War-era response to social need. Outline it briefly and analyze how it has transformed into policy that still exists in some form today.
Discussion 3
Who Benefited Most
Who seemed to benefit the most from the social welfare policy reaction to the Civil War and afterward? Also, identify one group in particular and explain why they were left behind in the policy development. In today''s society, is there a particular group that is left out of social welfare?