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    Homelessness has been a historical problem since the 1640s. In the early days, it was believed that homelessness resulted from God's punishment of bad behavior. During the Industrial Revolution, many migrated to cities in search of work but became unemployed and homeless. In the 1850s, the first documented homeless youth appeared. During the Civil War, opioid addiction spread among veterans and civilians, contributing to homelessness. Today, the author observes many homeless people in San Francisco who lack adequate clothing for the cold weather.

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    Homelessness has been a historical problem since the 1640s. In the early days, it was believed that homelessness resulted from God's punishment of bad behavior. During the Industrial Revolution, many migrated to cities in search of work but became unemployed and homeless. In the 1850s, the first documented homeless youth appeared. During the Civil War, opioid addiction spread among veterans and civilians, contributing to homelessness. Today, the author observes many homeless people in San Francisco who lack adequate clothing for the cold weather.

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    Yanwen Fan Fan 1

    Writing 39C

    Dr. Philip Broadbent

    24 May 2018

    Homelessness was a historical problem since 1640s. The first documented homelessness

    problem was affected by religion. It was believed that a Christian would naturally have their

    needs met because of the grace of God. Some Christians met the problems that they could not

    solve such as homelessness were resulted from the justice from the God toward their bad

    behaviors. Then they would prove their internal worth to the community father to get a

    permission live in that town.

    After that, the Industrial Revolution began. Homelessness was a problem more related to

    the change of society. In 1820s to 30s, lots of people migrated from countryside to city searching

    for jobs. In big city such as New York and Philadelphia, so many unemployed people walking on

    the streets made the city firstly issue a pan-handling decree. In this way jail become those

    people’s residence. Life in there was chaotic, lacking of regulation made lots of physical injury

    even death. Those family who have disabled member and child were not able to support

    themselves so they have to give up their children. In 1850s, the first documented homeless youth

    was generated. Many youths just got kicked out of their family and become homeless.

    During the Civil War, opiate was widely used among those injured veterans and using

    this drug become a trend. One could purchase morphine and heroin from the market without
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    restrictions. Not only the veterans, but also those house wives were addicted to the drug. Crime

    caused by drug abuse soon followed up. People who have PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress

    Disorder) wandered along the streets and became homeless.

    So, what is homelessness problem? Why is it a problem?

    I extract the definition about homelessness from Wikipedia. “Homelessness is the

    circumstance when people are without a permanent dwelling, such as a house or apartment.

    People who are homeless are most often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure and

    adequate housing…The term homeless may also include people whose primary night-time

    residence is in a homeless shelter, a domestic violence shelter, long-term residence in a motel,

    a vehicle, squatting, cardboard boxes, a tent city, tarpaulins, shanty town structures made of

    discarded building materials or other ad hoc housing situations.” (Wikipedia)

    When I walk in the streets on San Francisco, I’m surprised that there are so many people

    who wear thin clothes that are not adequate in the cold weather. There are sunshine but still very

    cold outside. They either sit on the ground with cardboard box or lean against the wall. They are

    so normal but also distinct among the crowd. Most people just pass by and pretend they have

    seen nothing.

    To be continued. Next paragraphs will follow the blueprint.

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