CLASS 2 Structure of the Welfare State: Underlying Logic and Values

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the structure of the welfare state, social theory, and historical contexts that shaped American society.

Welfare State

A system in which the government takes responsibility for the social and economic well-being of its citizens.

Social Welfare Policy

A set of guidelines that determines how social welfare activities are performed and how resources are allocated to address social issues.

Chattel Slavery

A form of slavery in which individuals are treated as personal property to be bought and sold.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that challenged the Catholic Church's authority and practices.

Indentured Servitude

A labor system where individuals work for a specific number of years in exchange for passage to America.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th century doctrine that Americans were destined to expand across North America.

Poor Laws

Legislation that provided for the care of impoverished individuals and regulated how they could receive aid.

Natural Rights

The rights that individuals are born with and cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Economic Engine

An entity or system that drives economic activity and growth.

Colonial Expansion

The process by which nations extend their control over foreign territories.

Social Security Act

A law enacted in 1935 that established the Social Security program in the United States.

Great Society Programs

A set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

Historical Context

The social, political, and economic environment that shapes events or ideas during a specific time.

Enlightenment Ideas

Philosophical concepts from the Enlightenment that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority.

Puritanism

A religious reform movement in the late 16th and 17th centuries that sought to purify the Church of England.

British Crown

The monarchy that was the ruling power over England and its colonies, including early America.

Trade Merchant

An individual or business that engages in buying and selling goods.

Settler Militia

Armed groups of settlers responsible for defending and expanding colonial territories.

Abolitionists

Individuals and groups advocating for the ending of slavery.