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What were the goals of the founders of social settlements? How did those goals evolve,and what roles did settlements play in the lives of residents and the poor and immigrant populations who used them?

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Why did so many reform initiatives of the early twentieth century emerge in large cities? What were some of those initiatives,and what was their political impact?

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What were some of the more significant dangers and new opportunities cities presented for American women? Overall,was urbanization a positive or a negative development for American women?
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What forms of elite and popular culture developed in urban areas? Which of these challenged prevailing traditions and values?

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Quiz 18: Civilizations Inferno: the Rise and Reform of Industrial Cities, 1880-1917

What were the goals of the founders of social settlements? How did those goals evolve,and what roles did settlements play in the lives of residents and the poor and immigrant populations who used them?

Why did so many reform initiatives of the early twentieth century emerge in large cities? What were some of those initiatives,and what was their political impact?

What were some of the more significant dangers and new opportunities cities presented for American women? Overall,was urbanization a positive or a negative development for American women? Answer Key

What forms of elite and popular culture developed in urban areas? Which of these challenged prevailing traditions and values?