APUSH- The Settlement House

Regulation of economy,democratization of politics, and quest for social justice

Established by immigrants in urban areas, they were devoted to cultural, artistic, vocational, and psychological uplifting of families

Pioneer social settlement in London that attracted many global progressivists. Founded by two Oxford students, to "bring culture" to the workers

Jane Addams (Chicago), Robert A. Woods (Boston) and Lillian Wald (New York)

create a middle ground between working men and college graduates.

Reformer who with Jane Adams founded Hull House in Chicago, and led a movement to put art in public schools.

English man who opened kindergarten Neighborhood Guild, other settlements followed shortly after(early care and schooling for children important because mothers worked) Also founded Neighborhood house in NY

Were classes on how to fulfill household duties (cleaning, cooking, sewing, etc) so that what people were taught would be what they used in real life

Unhappiness was the first step in escaping the slums

they were treated like children just learning to read (cat, mat, bat, instead of helpful words).

Opened in 1905, had many courses.

April 23, 1908. helped young me choose a career. Vocational training was later adopted by public schools.

Offered to show school officials how to prevent spread of disease in schools,