Urban and Social Reforms Flashcards
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Urban and Social Reforms Flashcards

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What was the main reason women began marching from church meetings to nearby saloons in the 1870s?

to protest the drinking of alcohol

Who wrote 'How the Other Half Lives', a book that described the terrible conditions of tenement life in the late 1800s?

Jacob Riis

Which of the following best describes what Jane Addams meant by 'the Settlement'?

  • Community Center
  • Hull House (correct)
  • Public Library
  • School
  • What did the ideas of the social gospel movement lead directly to?

    <p>urban charity organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the work of the Salvation Army and other faith-based aid organizations related to the social gospel movement?

    <p>The work of these organizations addresses the concept of providing aid to less-fortunate people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one common way that members of the temperance movement attempted to stop people from drinking alcohol?

    <p>by physically blocking the entrance to bars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one group that was targeted by the Women's Christian Temperance Union?

    <p>saloon owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Americanization movement that gained popularity between 1875 and 1910?

    <p>to encourage immigrants to assimilate into American culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Women’s Temperance Movement

    • In the 1870s, women protested alcohol consumption by marching from churches to saloons, kneeling in prayer to block entrances.
    • This movement aimed primarily to combat the drinking of alcohol.

    Jacob Riis and Tenement Life

    • Jacob Riis authored "How the Other Half Lives," exposing poor living conditions in tenements during the late 1800s.
    • His work highlighted the struggles faced by the urban poor.

    Hull House and Social Reform

    • Jane Addams referred to Hull House as "the Settlement," a community center designed to address social and industrial issues in cities.
    • Hull House served as a model for social reform efforts.

    Social Gospel Movement

    • The social gospel movement inspired the formation of various urban charity organizations.
    • Emphasis was placed on social justice and helping the impoverished.

    Faith-Based Aid Organizations

    • Organizations like the Salvation Army are linked to the social gospel movement.
    • They focus on providing assistance to disadvantaged individuals, reflecting the movement's principles of care and compassion.

    Temperance Movement Strategies

    • Members of the temperance movement often resorted to physically blocking bar entrances as a tactic to prevent alcohol consumption.
    • This direct action was emblematic of their commitment to the cause.

    Women's Christian Temperance Union

    • The Women's Christian Temperance Union specifically targeted saloon owners as part of their efforts to reduce alcohol availability.
    • This organization played a significant role in the broader temperance movement.

    Americanization Movement

    • The Americanization movement, popular between 1875 and 1910, sought to assimilate immigrants into American culture.
    • It aimed to instill American values and traditions in immigrant communities.

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    Explore key terms and definitions related to Urban and Social Reforms in the late 19th century. This quiz will help you understand the significant actions taken by women against alcohol and the impactful writings of Jacob Riis. Perfect for students studying American history or social movements.

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