Jane Addams and Hall House

The video tells the story of Jane Addams, a wealthy young woman who founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889. Inspired by her travels and experiences, Jane aimed to help the poor by creating a settlement house where rich and poor could live and learn together. Hull House provided various services and educational opportunities, transforming a poor neighborhood into a thriving community. Jane's efforts laid the foundation for modern community centers and demonstrated the power of social reform.

What was Jane Addams' childhood vow?

• To travel the world

• To build a mansion

• To live among the poor and help them

• To become a famous artist

What did Jane's father believe about women's education?

• It was unnecessary

• It was important

• It was a waste of time

• It should be limited to certain subjects

What did Jane witness in London that she couldn't forget?

• People begging for spoiled food

• A famous art gallery

• A grand opera

• A royal parade

What was the main idea behind Toynbee Hall?

• To provide free meals

• To have rich and poor live together and learn from each other

• To offer free medical care

• To build luxury homes

What did Jane decide to do after learning about Toynbee Hall?

• Start a business

• Build a settlement house in Chicago

• Travel to Asia

• Write a book

What was unique about the location of Hall House?

• It was on a hilltop

• It was in a wealthy neighborhood

• It was in one of the worst neighborhoods in the city

• It was near a famous landmark

How did Jane respond to boys throwing rocks at Hall House?

• She saw it as a sign to engage the kids

• She called the police

• She ignored them

• She moved to a new location

What did Jane do when she found a man trying to steal from Hall House?

• She offered him a job

• She ignored him

• She called the authorities

• She locked him in a room

What was one of the first facilities Jane added to Hall House?

• A hospital

• A restaurant

• A library

• A public bath

By the early 1920s, how many people visited Hall House weekly?

• 9,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 1,000