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What is a settlement house?
Who opened the first Settlement House and what was its name?
Jane Addams opened Hull House.
What does philanthropy promote?
What movement was led by Washington Gladden?
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Who is Mark Twain?
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What did Booker T. Washington believe would end racism?
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What did P.T. Barnum open?
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What does W.C.T.U. stand for?
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Who founded the Church of Christ (Christian Science)?
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What did Florence Kelley work to prohibit?
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Who invented the game of basketball?
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Study Notes
Settlement House
- Provided living accommodations for immigrants entering the U.S.
- Offered English instruction and job training.
- Hull House was the first settlement house, established by Jane Addams in Chicago in 1889.
- Primarily run by educated middle-class women and became centers for women's and labor reform.
Philanthropy
- Involves voluntary efforts to promote human welfare and support societal improvement.
Social Gospel
- Movement led by Washington Gladden emphasizing religion and human dignity to address industrialization issues.
Mark Twain
- Renowned American writer and humorist, recognized for classic novels like "Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn."
Booker T. Washington
- Influential African American leader, born into slavery, advocating for economic empowerment through labor skills.
- President of the Tuskegee Institute since 1881 and author of "Up from Slavery."
P.T. Barnum
- Created the American Museum, known for freak shows, began a circus, and gave public lectures.
Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.)
- Organization of women promoting total abstinence from alcohol and advocating for legislation against it.
Yellow Journalism
- Reporting that features sensationalized stories, often biased or inaccurate, to attract readership.
Nativism
- Ideology asserting the superiority of native-born Americans over immigrants.
Mary Baker Eddy
- Established the Church of Christ (Christian Science) in 1879.
- Advocated for faith as a means to heal physical ailments, highlighted in her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."
Florence Kelley
- Reform advocate focused on ending child labor and improving working conditions for women.
Dr. James Naismith
- Created the game of basketball in 1891 while working as a physical education instructor.
18th Amendment
- Legislation prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
New Immigration
- Refers to immigrants arriving from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia during the late 1800s.
Horatio Alger
- Famous author during the Industrial Revolution known for "rags to riches" narratives promoting hard work as a path to success.
Charles Darwin
- British scientist famous for his Theory of Evolution, which significantly influenced scientific thought and led to the concept of Social Darwinism.
Morrill Act
- Congressional act providing land grants to states for funding public universities offering education in agriculture, engineering, and military training.
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Explore key concepts from Chapter 25 of the AP U.S. History curriculum with these flashcards. Learn about significant terms like 'settlement house' and their impact on American society. This quiz is perfect for students preparing for exams and wanting to enhance their understanding of historical reforms.
