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QuizMultiple Choice

The Emergence of Modern America: Progressive Reforms — Test

Question 16 • U.S. History I

Who received benefits from settlement houses in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Answer
A
immigrants who had recently come to America
B
young women from wealthy families
C
reformers like Jacob Riis and Lincoln Steffens
D
members of the middle-class people who needed a place to live

Explanation

Settlement houses offered services such as education, childcare, and help adjusting to city life. They were established in immigrant neighborhoods to support immigrants who had recently come to America, making choice C correct.

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