Jane Addams and the Legacy of Social Justice in America

The video explores the life and legacy of Jane Addams, a pioneering social reformer who founded Hull House in Chicago. It highlights her efforts to improve conditions for the poor, her role in the labor movement, and her recognition as the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The video also discusses the social context of 19th century Chicago and the impact of Hull House on social welfare and reform.

What was the significance of the first annual Jane Addams Day in Illinois?

• It marked the opening of Hull House.

• It recognized her contributions to social justice.

• It celebrated Jane Addams' Nobel Peace Prize.

• It was the anniversary of her birth.

What inspired Jane Addams to establish Hull House?

• Her education at Rockford Female Seminary.

• Her family's social status.

• Her visit to Toynbee Hall in London.

• Her experiences in the Chicago slums.

What was the primary goal of Hull House when it was founded?

• To provide housing for the homeless.

• To offer educational opportunities for women.

• To improve conditions in a Chicago slum.

• To serve as a political headquarters.

How did the Chicago Tribune describe the city in the 1890s?

• A city of innovation and progress.

• A cultural and artistic hub.

• A peaceful and prosperous city.

• A lawless and unlovely place.

What was the role of Hull House in the labor movement?

• It was a meeting place for union leaders.

• It provided financial support to strikers.

• It was a site for founding several unions.

• It offered legal advice to workers.

What did the Factory and Workshop Inspection Act achieve?

• It extended working hours for adults.

• It reduced taxes for factory owners.

• It prohibited child labor under 14.

• It increased wages for factory workers.

Why was Jane Addams expelled from the Daughters of the American Revolution?

• For her criticism of government policies.

• For her pacifist views during wartime.

• For supporting women's suffrage.

• For her involvement in labor strikes.

What was Jane Addams' response to being expelled from the Daughters of the American Revolution?

• She founded a rival organization.

• She criticized the organization publicly.

• She remarked on the conditional nature of her membership.

• She apologized for her views.

What was Jane Addams' notable achievement in the realm of peace?

• She wrote a famous book on peace.

• She led a major anti-war protest.

• She was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

• She founded the United Nations.

What lasting impact did Hull House have on the United States?

• It was converted into a museum.

• It inspired the creation of public schools.

• It led to the establishment of the Red Cross.

• It became a model for settlement houses nationwide.