Chicago's Transformation: The Impact of Hull House on Urban Society

The video explores the rise of Chicago in the 18th century, its challenges with overpopulation, and the establishment of Hull House by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. It highlights Addams' early life, her work on social reforms, particularly child labor, and the expansion of Hull House into a major community center. The video concludes with Addams' legacy in social justice and peace movements, culminating in her Nobel Prize recognition.

What was one of the main challenges Chicago faced during its rapid urban development in the 18th century?

• Lack of industrialization

• Overpopulation and poverty

• Failure of the meatpacking industry

• Decline in consumer economy

Who co-founded the Hull House with Jane Addams?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Charles Hull

• Ellen Gates Starr

• Helen Culvert

What inspired Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr to establish the Hull House?

• The decline of Chicago's economy

• The success of the meatpacking industry

• Their visit to Toynbee Hall in Europe

• A suggestion from President Lincoln

What was a significant issue that led to Jane Addams' political awakening?

• Her personal health challenges

• The success of the Hull House

• Child labor and poor working conditions

• The rise of industrialization

By 1907, how many buildings did the Hull House complex include?

• Twenty

• Seven

• Five

• Thirteen

Which of the following was NOT a service offered by the Hull House?

• Public playground

• Art gallery

• Hospital

• Gymnasium

What was one of the major contributions of the Hull House to the community?

• Establishment of a psychopathic clinic

• Creation of a new political party

• Development of a new industrial sector

• Construction of skyscrapers

What role did Jane Addams play during World War I?

• Chair of the Women's Peace Party

• President of the United States

• Leader of the Hull House Men's Club

• Founder of Toynbee Hall

What prestigious award did Jane Addams receive in 1931?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Grammy Award

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

What movement was Jane Addams a major leader in during the World War I period?

• Industrialization movement

• Peace and world peace movement

• Women's suffrage movement

• Civil rights movement