Question

How did the efforts of Jane Addams differ from the efforts of Lincoln Steffens?

Addams worked to preach social justice; Steffens worked to help the less fortunate.
Addams worked to help the less fortunate; Steffens worked to preach social justice.
Addams worked to help immigrants; Steffens worked to reform the government.
Addams worked to reform the government; Steffens worked

Answer 1

The correct answer is “Addams worked to help immigrants; Steffens worked to reform the government.”

Jane Addams was an activist, social worker, and Nobel Peace Prize, winner. She founded the Hull House in Chicago a place that aimed to provide social services and education to working-class immigrants and laborers.

Lincoln Steffens was a journalist that pushed for government’s reforms. He exposed the secrets of the government and advocated for change through his writings. He wrote “The Shame of the Cities” that aimed to bring political reform in urban America, he showed examples of corrupt governments on urban America.