Question

jane addams: a heroine of the progressive movement
lindsay rock
1the 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, women’s 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 cofounder 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.
2born into a wealthy illinois family, addams received a good education including a bachelor’s 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
the central focus of this passage is
a to describe the personality of jane addams
b to discuss the many challenges face by jane addams.
c to enumerate the many accomplishments of jane addams.
d to demonstrate the importance of the progressive movement.
select two central ideas communicated by the passage.
a jane addams accomplished many great things.
b jane addams worked tirelessly to better other people’s lives.
c jane addams had many friends and family

Explanation:

First Question (Central Focus)

The passage introduces Jane Addams as a reformer in the Progressive Era, mentions her background, and implies her contributions (like co - founding a settlement house). Option A is incorrect as the passage doesn't focus on her personality. Option B is incorrect as it doesn't mainly discuss her challenges. Option D is incorrect as it's about Jane Addams, not just the Progressive Movement's importance. Option C is correct as the passage sets up to talk about her accomplishments in the Progressive Era.

• Option A: The passage's context (her being a reformer, co - founding a settlement house) suggests she had great accomplishments, so this is a central idea.
• Option B: The passage shows she strived to make America better (e.g., opening a settlement house like Toynbee Hall) which means she worked to better others' lives, so this is a central idea.
• Option C: The passage doesn't focus on her friends and family, so this is not a central idea.

Answer:

C. to enumerate the many accomplishments of Jane Addams.

Second Question (Select TWO Central Ideas)