The video discusses the impact of urban problems on social consciousness in the late 19th century, highlighting reform movements and influential books by Henry George and Edward Bellamy. It explores the role of settlement houses in alleviating poverty and the influence of the Social Gospel movement. The video also examines the effects of urbanization on family dynamics, including increased divorce rates and reduced family sizes.

What was the main proposal in Henry George's book 'Progress and Poverty'?

• Abolition of private property

• Universal healthcare

• Free education for all

• A single tax on land

Which book envisioned a future without poverty, greed, and crime?

• Progress and Poverty

• Utopia

• Looking Backward 2000 to 1887

• The Wealth of Nations

What was the primary goal of settlement houses in the late 19th century?

• To establish religious institutions

• To offer social services to immigrant neighborhoods

• To provide luxury housing for the wealthy

• To promote industrialization

Who founded the Hull House in Chicago?

• Henry George

• Frances Perkins

• Mary Baker Eddy

• Jane Addams

Which movement emphasized applying Christian principles to social problems?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Awakening

• The Social Gospel

• The Enlightenment

What role did Protestant clergymen play in the Social Gospel movement?

• They focused on economic theories

• They supported social justice for the poor

• They promoted industrialization

• They opposed social reforms

How did urban life affect family sizes in the late 19th century?

• Family sizes increased

• Family sizes remained the same

• Family sizes decreased

• Family sizes fluctuated

What was one consequence of urban life on marriages by 1900?

• Increased marriage rates

• Decreased divorce rates

• Increased divorce rates

• Stable marriage rates

What was a significant challenge for families living in urban areas?

• Abundance of resources

• Isolation from extended family

• Excessive leisure time

• Lack of employment opportunities

What was a key factor in the reduction of family sizes in urban areas?

• Government incentives for large families

• Increased agricultural opportunities

• Children were considered a liability

• Children were seen as economic assets