In what ways were the members of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1813, implementing current best thinking about how to help those in poverty with health promotion and disease prevention? Select all that apply
A. Created employment opportunities for those who sought work.
B. Went with the poor families to religious services.
C. Gave money so the poor could purchase food and other necessities.
D. Distributed substantial amounts of food, clothing, fuel, bedding, and soap.
E. Served as role models of how to be successful in Southern society.
F. Gave a social response to obvious poverty and suffering.
ANS: A, D, F
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