Urban and Social Reforms Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the goal of the temperance movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

stopping the drinking of alcohol

What was the main goal of the settlement house movement?

to provide social services for immigrants

Who founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889?

Jane Addams

How many immigrants arrived in the United States between 1875 and 1910?

almost 8 million Signup and view all the answers

Why did groups of women march from church meetings to nearby saloons in the 1870s?

to protest the drinking of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

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

by physically blocking the entrance to bars Signup and view all the answers

How is the work of the Salvation Army related to the social gospel movement?

It addresses the concept of providing aid to less-fortunate people. Signup and view all the answers

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

to encourage immigrants to assimilate into American culture Signup and view all the answers

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

saloon owners Signup and view all the answers

In the late 1800s, what belief was the social gospel movement based on?

it was a person's moral duty to help less fortunate people Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Temperance Movement

Aimed to halt the consumption of alcohol in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Women actively protested alcohol by marching and praying outside saloons.

Settlement House Movement

Focused on offering social services to immigrants, helping them integrate into society.

Hull House

Founded by Jane Addams in Chicago in 1889, serving as a model for similar institutions.

Immigration to the U.S.

Nearly 8 million immigrants arrived between 1875 and 1910, transforming American demographics.

Women's Christian Temperance Union

Targeted saloon owners as part of their broader strategy against alcohol consumption.

Suggested a moral obligation to assist those less fortunate, influencing many faith-based organizations like the Salvation Army.

Americanization Movement

Encouraged immigrants to assimilate into American culture, promoting shared values and practices.

Anti-Alcohol Tactics

Members of the temperance movement often blockaded bars to prevent entry and discourage drinking.

Description

This set of flashcards explores key concepts of urban and social reforms from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Topics include the temperance movement, settlement houses, and notable figures like Jane Addams. Test your knowledge on the social changes that shaped American society during this period.