Question

What did Jane Addams try to do?

Answer 1

A progressive social reformer and activist, Jane Addams was on the frontline of the settlement house movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She later became internationally respected for the peace activism that ultimately won her a Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, the first American woman to receive this honor.

Answer 2

Jane Addams created and founded the Hull House, with Ellen Gates Starr, in 1856. The goal of the Hull House was to help immigrants set foot in America. This house had services such as English classes to help immigrants, along with other classes. The Hull House also took in single mothers, who would work there while having a place to stay. Jane Addams was an advocate for immigrants, women, and the poor across the country and is known for helping countless amounts of people.