Question

source a a group of progressives during the progressive era. give two descriptions of the people shown in the picture. read lesson 17, section 1. circle the letter of your answer. 1. followers of the social gospel believed: a) social reform and christianity went hand in hand. b) poor people were the cause of their problems. 2. women who were active in the progressive movement tended to be: a) white, middle - class, and college - educated. b) minority, wealthy, and college - educated. 3. progressives worked to change urban areas into: a) corrupt and powerful political centers. b) cleaner and more livable places. source b. a group of child laborers protesting. give two demands of the protesters. read section 2. how did progressive reformers improve the lives of children? circle three correct answers. started social services to investigate child abuse in homes established special courts for young offenders got laws passed to increase the age at which children could begin working encouraged immigrant children to learn about their own cultures started social services to investigate child abuse in homes

Explanation:

1. Followers of the Social Gospel believed social reform and Christianity went hand - in - hand as they aimed to apply Christian ethics to social problems.
2. Women active in the Progressive movement were often white, middle - class, and college - educated, as they had the resources and education to engage in reform efforts.
3. Progressives worked to make urban areas cleaner and more livable, addressing issues like sanitation and housing.

For the child labor protesters in Source B, from the signs, two demands could be more school (less work) and protection by a tariff. For how Progressive reformers improved children's lives, starting social services to investigate child abuse, establishing special courts for young offenders, and getting laws passed to increase the working - age limit are correct as they directly targeted child welfare and protection.

Answer:

1. a) social reform and Christianity went hand in hand.
2. a) white, middle - class, and college - educated.
3. b) cleaner and more livable places.

For Source B: More school (less work), Protection by a tariff.
For how Progressive reformers improved children's lives: started social services to investigate child abuse in homes, established special courts for young offenders, got laws passed to increase the age at which children could begin working.