Question

jane addams: a heroine of the progressive movement lindsay rock 1 the progressive era was a great period in american history during which social reformers sought to improve many of the ills that plagued society. from the 1890s until the 1920s, leaders of the progressive movement tackled issues such as poor living conditions, womens suffrage, equality between the races, better working conditions, shorter work days, child labor laws, and food and drug safety. one need not wonder why historians often refer to the progressive era as the \age of reform.\ jane addams, the co - founder of one of the first settlement houses in the united states, was one of the many reformers who strove to make america a better place during the progressive era. 2 born into a wealthy illinois family, addams received a good education including a bachelors degree from what became rockford college for women. she considered a career in medicine, but poor health forced her to leave her studies. at twenty - seven, addams traveled to london where she visited toynbee hall, a settlement house that provided important services to underprivileged citizens. the visit encouraged her to act on an idea already forming in her mind. she wanted to open a similar facility in a poor area of chicago. this passage is designed to a amuse the reader with stories of olden times. b encourage the reader to work for social reform. c describe the life of a kind, dedicated social worker. d explain why everyone should participate in volunteer work.

Explanation:

The passage focuses on the life and work of Jane Addams, a dedicated social - reformer. It describes her background, her inspiration from visiting a settlement house, and the issues she tackled such as poor living conditions, women's suffrage, etc. It is mainly about depicting her life and contributions as a social worker.

Answer:

C. describe the life of a kind, dedicated social worker.