By the time of the civil war,public attitudes against public outdoor relief were very high.Among the reasons for this attitude were all but:

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Public attitudes against public outdoor relief were high because it was believed that public agencies were not trustworthy and that use of public money to keep people in their homes threatened the economy. Private charity was also seen as a better option because it provided opportunities for salvation through donations. However, it is not true that outdoor relief was more expensive than indoor relief. In fact, indoor relief (institutionalization) was often more expensive and less effective in addressing poverty.

By the Time of the Civil War,public Attitudes Against Public