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Why was Jacob Riis important to the Progressive Movement.Check all that apply.

A
He was the founder of a settlement house.
B
He was a photographer who documented problems in American cities.
C
He was an advocate for children and the poor.
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Jacob Riis wrote an important book, that brought attention to the problems in American cities.His book was called “How the Other Lives.”

Answer:

Half

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Addams’ settlement house was named House.

Answer:

Hull

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What services did Hull House and other settlement houses offer?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Acculturation support
B
Health Care
C
Education classes and skills training
D
Child care
E
Recreational opportunities
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Which of the following statements would Jacob Riis most likely agree with.

A
Those who live in poverty are poor because they do not work hard enough.
B
Society has an obligation to help those living in poverty.
C
It is acceptable for children to go to work at an early age.
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Temperance is the practice of

A
drinking little or no alcohol.
B
supporting those who live in poverty.
C
reforming society to improve the lives of the urban poor
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Women played an important role in the movement.Some supporters of the movement wanted people to quit drinking alcohol altogether.Temperance supporters promised that they would not drink alcohol.

A
Women played an important role in the movement.
B
Some supporters of the movement wanted people to quit drinking alcohol altogether.
C
Temperance supporters promised that they would not drink alcohol.
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Social Darwinists applied the theory of ✔ natural selectionthe social gospeltemperance to society.

A
natural selection
B
the social gospel
C
temperance
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Which of the following statements about the Social Gospel movement are true?Check any of the boxes that apply.

A
Washington Gladden was the leader of the movement.
B
The Social Gospel movement was based on support of the ideas of Social Darwinism.
C
Supporters of the movement believed that Christians had a moral duty to help the poor.
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Settlement Houses were created to provide services to .

A
factory workers
B
Immigrants
C
the poor
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According to the article, Addams modeled Hull House over a similar facility in which city?✔ LondonNew YorkSan Francisco

A
London
B
New York
C
San Francisco
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Which of the following would Steffens say caused most urban problems?

A
The Factory System
B
Corruption
C
Immigration
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Supporters of the temperance movement advocated for change primarily because

A
they believed drinking was the most important cause of society’s problems.
B
studies had proven that increased drinking led to increased child labor.
C
drinking alcohol was considered a sin in every Christian religion.
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William Graham Sumner, an American sociologist, believed in the principles of Social Darwinism. Which of the following statements would he therefore most likely agree with?

A
All cultures and people are equally valuable to the world.
B
Those who are poor live in poverty because they are lazy.
C
The successful and wealthy members of society have an obligation to help those less fortunate than they
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The founder of the Settlement House movement in Chicago was Jane .

Answer:

Addams

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Which of the following inferences can you make based on the information in the text?

A
Settlement Houses offered few services
B
Women were important to the settlement house movement
C
Settlement houses were found only in the US
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Which of the following did you include?

A
Poor fire and police protection
B
Unsafe buildings
C
No garbage collection
D
No running water or sewer systems
E
No fire safety systems, like sprinkler systems
F
Unsafe working conditions in factories
G
Long working hours for families

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