Question

what was jacob riis’s goal in the late 1800s?
to expose corruption in city governments
to preach a gospel of social justice for the less fortunate
to make americans aware of problems in cities
to start settlement houses for the less fortunate

Explanation:

Jacob Riis was a journalist and reformer in the late 1800s. His work, like "How the Other Half Lives," aimed to show the public the harsh living conditions in urban areas (slums, poverty, etc.). Let's analyze the options:

• "to expose corruption in city governments": Riis's focus was on living conditions, not city government corruption.
• "to preach a gospel of social justice for the less fortunate": While related to social justice, his primary goal was to raise awareness of city problems, not just preach.
• "to make Americans aware of problems in cities": This matches his work—using photography and writing to reveal urban issues.
• "to start settlement houses for the less fortunate": Settlement houses were started by others like Jane Addams, not Riis.

Answer:

to make Americans aware of problems in cities