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Civil Rights for Americans with Disabilities

Question 2 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

Which best describes Dorothea Dix’s efforts on behalf of people with disabilities?

Answer
A
She conceived of and promoted the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
B
She established camps for children with disabilities.
C
She called attention to inhumane treatment of the mentally ill.
D
She promoted the Social Security Act of 1935.

Explanation

Dorothea Dix was a 19th-century reformer who investigated conditions in prisons and institutions and exposed the cruel, inhumane treatment of people with mental illnesses. Her advocacy helped spur reforms and the creation of better hospitals. The Rehabilitation Act and Social Security Act were passed long after her lifetime, and establishing camps for children with disabilities was not her work.

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