Question

The event in the 1700s that advanced human services in the United States occurred when Congress established a federal chain of hospitals for the relief of _____.  

single mothers and their children
war veterans
disabled and sick seamen
mentally challenged children and adults

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : disabled and sick seamen

Explanation: The system of hospitals of the Navy was created by the Congress of the United States in the year 1798, for the relief of sick and disabled sailors. The United States has seven federal uniformed services, including the Public Health Service Commission Corps.

Answer 2

The correct option here is the third one.

In 1789, the Congress passed An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen which in order to create additional hospitals for the seamen and to provide further medical care decided to deduce 20 cents from the seamen wages. This act marked the advancement of the human services in the United States as it allowed numerous seamen to get the treatment they required.