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Led by Philippe Pinel, this movement geared the treatment of mental illness towards more humane and sympathetic practices.
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Originally formed after outrage grew over slave lynching, the NAACP is still a highly respected organization that helps African Americans in a variety of civil and legal matters.
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Helped establish structure and division of duties amongst the practice.
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This act was designed to provide emergency funding to citizens who were unemployed or unable to take care of their families.
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This was set in place to create jobs and increase traffic to low-income areas by building new schools, roads, and bridges.
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This act is still one of the most important pieces of U.S. legislation. It created social insurance, public assistance, and health services to citizens who qualified.
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This major change in the treatment of the mentally ill shifted treatment from mental institutions into community treatment. It allowed citizens more choice over their care.
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This landmark Supreme Court Case overturned "separate but equal" laws. This was a large step in the promotion of racial equality.
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This act set up a structurally sound system in which older Americans could receive necessary transportation, healthcare, and food.
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This act provided grants and promoted advocacy of individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Still widely scrutinized, this act required companies with more than 50 employees to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or to take care of a sick relative.
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This act, created by President Obama, was designed to allow citizens easier access to healthcare, cheaper healthcare, and more choice in the healthcare benefits they were paying for.