Why were people unwilling to give money to charity?

They thought the poor didn't want to improve their condition. Many people simply do not trust charities or philanthropic organizations. In fact, they believe these charities rip people off.  

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~Izzy

congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools.

1 > george s. boutwell

2 > general ulysses s. grant

3 > james a. garfeild

4 > adolph e. borie