prepared women for careers in the political sector, had easy access to playgrounds, gyms, theaters, and boarding houses, and were considered the “intellectual centers of the Progressive Era” (McDonough). Moreover, Jane Addams supported ubiquitous women’s suffrage. Where some women disputed that only white women of the working class should have voting rights, Jane Addams articulated that during their times, not all women had the opportunity to work – some women simply had to stay home to protect their
1935, Jane Addams was involved in nearly every major social movement of the time. When put into action, her understanding of the Christian mission and of democracy resulted in unparalleled innovations in social work and an unwavering commitment to peace, making Addams one of the most important social activists of the 20th century. Addams’ life was guided by a kind of Christian-democratic ideal, in which her interpretation of democracy was influenced by her understanding of Christianity, and vice-versa
Clemenceau, Lloyd-George, and Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference In 1919 at the end of WW1, 32 nations met in Paris, including the leaders of France, Britain and USA; Clemenceau, Lloyd-George and Woodrow Wilson. Each of these three countries was determined to present the interests' of their nations at the Peace Conference. "The victors wished to secure a permanent peace based on reconciliation with their foes, but at the same time they wished to punish those guilty of causing the war
Illinois. She was a philanthropist, women’s rights activist, and an anti-war activist. Jane Addams cofounded one of the first settlements in the United States, the Hull house in Chicago in 1889, and was named a co-winner of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. Addams also served as the first female president of the National Conference of Social Work, established the National Federation of Settlements, and served as president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Addams was known primarily for
does the WCTU “blast” smoking and drinking, and why? What social problems were blamed on these habits? Answer They “blast” it as unholy and blame the alcohol and tobacco companies for tempting the young with advertisement. They blamed alcohol for women’s rights not be able to vote. Document #3: NAACP founder WEB DuBois denounces compromise on Negro education and civil rights 1903 1. Why doesn’t WEB DuBois compromise on African American education? Answer The compromise would mean giving up their civil
Rankin was the first woman elected into U.S. Congress at the age of 36. After attending college, she tried several jobs, following her mother’s lead as a teacher, then a seamstress, and finally a social worker. She was also a pacifist, reformer, and women’s suffrage activist. Having moved to Washington State, she became involved with the suffrage movement, pursuing the need to amend that state 's constitution, allowing voting rights for women. Once Washington was ratified in 1911, Rankin returned home
An Hour of Freedom December of 1894 Kate Chopin published "The Story of an Hour". The main character Louise Mallard is a wife during this time period and could be described as a suppressed, fragile, and unconfident woman due to the world she lives in. Mrs. Mallard lives in a male-dominated world where it is difficult to find female independence. Once Mrs. Mallard hears that her husband has supposedly died, "The Story of an Hour" becomes a Person versus Person as well as Person versus Society tale
a strong willing woman to change the lives of others and to make things right. She was recognized as a pioneer settlement worker (Jane Addams-Biographical). Being a women’s rights activist and anti-war activist, Jane also co-founded the Hull House in Chicago, Illinois with a friend Ellen Starr. Addams was a co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in the year of 1931, four years before her death ("Laura Jane Addams" Bio.). Although Jane died at 74 from serious health problems, she was a very memorable woman
Many historians regard the 1920’s as one of the most important decades in Canadian history, this is true. The landscape of Canada changed during this time, many argue for the better and some may argue for the worse. Well today i’m here to inform and educate you on major topics during the 1920’s that may help you make a decision on where you want to end up. P.S - You may not like what you are going to learn. Today many of us view Canada as a forward thinking nation that is all about equality, no
This amendment would change America as we know it, woman was finally given the freedom to vote. Years of agony and protests from the women’s suffrage groups, founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady. Also, women writers like, Kate Chopin, who wrote stories about women who lacked freedom of expression, helped advance the suffrage movement. This would change the political strategies of the politicians to now campaign towards issues
time. It did things such as, establish labor laws. It stopped child labor and it also cut back on the time that people should work daily. It went down to eight hours a day rather than sixteen hour days of hard manual labor. The era also helped with women's rights. These included voting rights and equality rights; to be treated more equally... ... middle of paper ... ...n the war. “He felt that the rich abused the poor and that they should help them; he believed that anybody making a profit was
rights activist. King Sr’s. wife, Alberta Williams, worked as a teacher, but soon after marriage decided to put teaching behind her and move on to become fully dedicated to the Baptist church. She also took responsibility to support the Women’s International League for Peace... ... middle of paper ... ... Luther King Jr. was greatly influenced by the Rosa Parks Scandal, this caused him to create the Montgomery Bus Boycott. For those who may not know, this was a 13-month mass protest. During this protest
for 14 weeks and shuts down a shirtwaist plant, they mean business. Especially when the strike, lead by all women in the early 1900s, something completely unheard of. In the 1910s women had about as many rights as blacks did, and though they had “freedom” they were discriminated by color all the same. At the start of an industrial revolution immigration to the cities was colossal, many people lived in ghettos and learned that good, well paying jobs were often hard to find. Low income meant that large
pioneer American settlement activist/reformer, social worker, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in women's suffrage and world peace. Jane Addams is a woman of history I admire, because she spoke up for all women in her time period and she is one of the reasons that women today are able to vote. In 1931 she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize which made a great impact on other women and influenced them to work toward their goals and that a woman can
leading the organization of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. During World War I, she worked with friend Jane Addams and traveled to neutral countries to persuade officials to intervene to stop the war. In 1946, Balch was given the Nobel Peace Prize with no congratulations from the United States government because she was labeled as a dangerous communist radical. Like Balch, Keller was a supporter of improving working conditions and promoting peace during the World Wars and the
the freedom of their people." Those were the words of Nelson Mandela, one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, Mandela was best known for his efforts to end apartheid, a racial system that separated groups of individuals by race and deprived people of color from full citizenship. (http://sites.psu.edu/leadership/2014/01/24/leadership-traits-in-nelson-mandela/) As the first black president of South America, he was an international advocate
(usually “soft power”) in the international sphere. This conception view Canada, and in particular its foreign policy behavior, as mostly ethical, peace-loving, and international law abiding. Participation in international organizations, promotion and advancement of international law has been a key priority in its external affairs (?) for both moral and pragmatic reasons, since the establishment of the United Nations in 1948. Undoubtedly, the role of Canada in international institutions was not the same
Slide 1: • 28th president (1913-1921) • Born on December 28th, 1856 in Staunton, Virginia o Born five years before the outbreak of the American Civil War o Known as “Young Tommy” as a child (Thomas Woodrow Wilson, later dropped the Thomas) • Father: Joseph Ruggles Wilson, Mother: Jessie Janet Woodrow Wilson o His family was very religious. His father was a Presbyterian minister and then later became a seminary professor. His mother was of Scottish descent. o Because of his father’s duties
that they have today. We will take a look at the transformations and the progresses that World War I brought to women in Britain in the field of working opportunities, we will take a look at the key event for the suffrage and not clearly positive women’s situation within society, but enthusiasm among women themselves. We will see that this period was one of the most radical, but some of the changes were temporary. The first change in the lives of British women was when the war began, and the men
I think it would be fair to say it is a blessing she was born in a time that made her type of work more difficult. She worked tirelessly to produce much needed changes that we benefit from today. Often times as Americans we take for granted the freedoms and protections are given to us, not taking into consideration the backbone that was necessary to make them happen. I am thankful for the opportunity to study and become more familiar with such an amazing woman of history.