________ was an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane and, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first generation of American mental asylums.

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Dorothea Dix was a pioneering advocate for the mentally ill and played a crucial role in the establishment of mental asylums in the United States through her efforts in lobbying for better treatment and facilities.

________ Was an American Activist on Behalf of the Indigent