APFIVE Dorothea Dix and Almshouse Conditions
What evidence contradicts Dorothea Dix’s portrayal of uniformly poor conditions in almshouses?
A
Letters from almshouse administrators denying Dix’s claims.
B
Records of lower mortality rates in certain almshouses compared to others.
C
Accounts of some institutions being well-maintained and offering humane treatment during the same era.
D
Budget reports showing increased allocations for almshouse improvements.
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