Social Reform in the Progressive Era

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Who founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889?

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Jane Addams

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What was the primary purpose of settlement houses during the Progressive Era?

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To improve conditions for impoverished immigrants

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Explain how settlement houses served as political centers in addition to civic centers.

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Volunteers worked with residents on issues like housing reform and city sanitation.

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Describe the role of Dorothea Dix in the context of social reform.

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She advocated for improved institutional mental health care.

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Analyze the impact of Jane Addams' statement: "America’s future will be determined by the home and the school."

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It highlights the role of education and family in shaping society.

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How did Dorothea Dix's work influence later social reformers?

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By setting a precedent for advocating for the mentally ill

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What was a common background of settlement house workers?

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They were generally well educated and from privileged backgrounds.