Cleaning up corruption and making cities better came in different forms, for example the building of settlement houses and protecting women and children from the financial greed of the liquor traffic. Document 1 shows how political machines were ruining the efforts that Jane Addams made for the people. Boss Tweed was a notorious American political boss in the 19th century, Tweed and his associates were involved in widespread corruption and bribery. She believed that they perpetuated corruption and hindered social reform efforts. Jane Addams was an influential American social reformer and activist.. She co-founded the Hull house in Chicago as we see in the document. However, the Hull House provided social and educational services to immigrants and the poor. Jane Addams fought for women's suffrage, labor rights and peace. She made a
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This magazine was trying to protect vulnerable citizens and was all about prohibition. Magazines and newspapers were full of arguments for and against banning alcohol. “Wet” supporters opposed prohibition, while “Dry” advocates were for it. The battle over prohibition was a hot topic leading up to the 18th amendment's ratification in 1919 which started the prohibition era in the United States. The purpose of Wet or Dry is to determine whether alcohol should be prohibited or allowed. Supporters believed that banning alcohol would help address societal issues such as crime, poverty, and domestic violence. On the other hand, opponents argued that prohibition infringed on personal freedoms and led to the rise of illegal activities. The debate aimed to shape public opinion and influence the decision-making process regarding alcohol regulation. Women and children were put in danger due to their husbands' negative effects of alcohol consumption. Excessive drinking could lead to domestic violence, child neglect, and unsafe environments, and women were trying to get this to
This magazine was trying to protect vulnerable citizens and was all about prohibition. Magazines and newspapers were full of arguments for and against banning alcohol. “Wet” supporters opposed prohibition, while “Dry” advocates were for it. The battle over prohibition was a hot topic leading up to the 18th amendment's ratification in 1919 which started the prohibition era in the United States. The purpose of Wet or Dry is to determine whether alcohol should be prohibited or allowed. Supporters believed that banning alcohol would help address societal issues such as crime, poverty, and domestic violence. On the other hand, opponents argued that prohibition infringed on personal freedoms and led to the rise of illegal activities. The debate aimed to shape public opinion and influence the decision-making process regarding alcohol regulation. Women and children were put in danger due to their husbands' negative effects of alcohol consumption. Excessive drinking could lead to domestic violence, child neglect, and unsafe environments, and women were trying to get this to