Question

Whom did Steffens blame for the corruption and bad government that existed in US cities in the late 1800s?

O government officials and politicians
O immigrants of all nationalities
O the American people
O identify and describe one goal of the settlement house movement.

Answer 1

Steffens pointed to government officials and politicians for the corruption in late 1800s US cities, which was part of the systemic issues addressed by the settlement house movement, aimed at improving living conditions for the urban poor.

Step-by-step explanation:

government officials and politicians:

Steffens blamed government officials and politicians for the corruption and bad governance in US cities during the late 1800s. He believed that a rapacious system was influenced by those only interested in personal gain, and such corruption stalled the progress of cities for the benefit of entrenched politicians, as exemplified by William Tweed of Tammany Hall.In the late 1800s, journalist Lincoln Steffens blamed government officials and politicians for the corruption and bad government that existed in US cities (History). He exposed corruption in urban politics through his muckraking journalism and specifically targeted dishonest politicians and officials (Advanced Placement, SAT, Social Studies).

One goal of the settlement house movement was to improve the conditions of the urban poor by offering services like daycare and education, thus addressing issues like sanitation and healthcare. This movement later influenced policies for housing laws, child labor laws, and worker's compensation laws, partly driven by figures like Jane Addams and Florence Kelley.