In class, we explored historical documents in order to understand how poverty, poor people, and the role of government were depicted during Colonial Times. This language, from the Franklin (1766) historical document, reflects which of the following concepts: “…there is no country in the world in which the poor are more idle, dissolute, drunken, and insolent” (Franklin, 1766). Local responsibility for needy citizens Institutionalization of racism Residency requirement; deportation Moral or character deficits as causes of poverty

In class, we explored historical documents in order to understand how poverty, poor people, and the role of government were depicted during Colonial Times. This language, from the Franklin (1766) historical document, reflects which of the following concepts: “…there is no country in the world in which the poor are more idle, dissolute, drunken, and insolent” (Franklin, 1766). Local responsibility for needy citizens Institutionalization of racism Residency requirement; deportation Moral or character deficits as causes of poverty