By creating assistance programs like homeless shelters and food on a schedule.
By creating assistance programs like homeless shelters and food on a schedule.
The rapid growth of cities.
Sandhya Joshi has written: 'A profile of the urban poor' -- subject(s): Urban poor 'Child Survival, Health and Social Work Intervention'
One action that progressives took to hellp poor people is work for a national income tax.
The progressive movement is most concerned with the rights of people. Those in the movement work to prevent abuse at all levels of power.
Jacob Riis's book, "How the Other Half Lives," exposed the living conditions of the poor in New York City tenements. It led to increased awareness and prompted action to improve housing and living conditions for the urban poor. Riis's work contributed to the rise of the progressive movement and influenced social reform initiatives in the early 20th century.
Esther Piovia has written: 'Journey to work patterns of transportation consumers among the urban disadvantaged' -- subject(s): Commuting, Poor, Transportation, Urban transportation
The past perfect progressive tense of work is "had been working".
During the Progressive Era, Jane Addams responded to the rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the accompanying social issues such as poverty, child labor, and inadequate housing. She co-founded Hull House in Chicago, which served as a community center providing education, healthcare, and social services to immigrants and the urban poor. Addams advocated for social reform, including labor rights, women's suffrage, and the establishment of public sanitation and health initiatives, aiming to improve living conditions and empower disadvantaged communities. Her work emphasized the importance of social responsibility and the need for systemic change to address urban challenges.
The poor working conditions in factories gave rise to infectious diseases, work-related in juries and alcoholism. The Progressive Movement sought to improve conditions for workers.
to help African Americans in the North get settled and find work
to help African Americans in the North get settled and find work