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100

Who conceptualized the "emigration plan".

Charles Loring Brace

100

What year was the U.S. children bureau formed?

1912

100

When did orphan trains decrease sharply?

The 1920's

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Where did the trains move the children to?

Out west

100

Why were orphans put on trains?

There were lots of children in the cities that lacked food and shelter and were getting arrested.

200

Who saw children as cheap labor?

Farm and families

200

When did the Orphan Train Movement start?

1854