Social Reform in the Progressive Era

Who founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889?

• Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch

• Dorothea Dix

• Jane Addams

• Florence Kelley

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

• To provide luxury housing for the wealthy

• To serve as political headquarters for local elections

• To improve conditions for impoverished immigrants

• To offer military training for young men

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

• They hosted political debates and rallies.

• They organized protests against the government.

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

• They provided legal advice for political campaigns.

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

• She was a leader in the women's suffrage movement.

• She advocated for improved institutional mental health care.

• She founded the first settlement house in New York.

• She was a famous labor union organizer.

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

• It emphasizes the importance of military strength.

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

• It suggests that economic policies are the most crucial factor.

• It argues for the separation of church and state.

By 1907, one of the key features of Hull House was that it included a theater, music school, gym, art gallery, and (a)   .

• It had a large sports stadium.
• It included a theater, music school
• It was converted into a government
• It became a private residence.

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

• By establishing the first public school system

• By setting a precedent for advocating for the mentally ill

• By creating the first labor union

• By writing a famous novel about poverty

Evaluate the effectiveness of settlement houses in addressing urban poverty during the Progressive Era: (a)  

• They were largely ineffective and q
• They provided essential services an
• They only served the interests of w
• They focused solely on providing te

What was a common background of settlement house workers?

• They were typically from impoverished backgrounds themselves.

• They were generally well educated and from privileged backgrounds.

• They were mostly immigrants seeking employment.

• They were primarily government officials.

Match Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch's actions at Greenwich House with their significance.

• Founded a new political organization.

• She organized a nationwide protest against the government.

• Mobilized local community members to push for changes at the municipal level.

• She focused on building luxury apartments.

• Initiated a large-scale demonstration across the country.

• She established a new political party.

• Concentrated on developing high-end residential buildings.

• She led neighborhood residents to City Hall to advocate for reforms.