2015: A promising year, full of opportunities, though less than 3 months away from coming to a close. Not more than 100 years ago, things were not the same as they exist now. Major problems were faced in eras such as the Progressive Era. Such problems that people faced back then were women’s suffrage, child labor, and deforestation. If I was born in the generation where I had where to choose where to place $1,000,000 to certain cause, I would give it to the three things I have stated. In today’s

Between 1880 and 1910 progressivism was the improvements and progress of the United States of America by the expansion of democracy and achieving economic and social fairness. During that period of time progressivism was an opportunity for the government to create reforms at national and international measures. Such as: Child Labor Law of 1887 and the prohibition. The strength of progressivism came from farmers, politicians, and middle class workers. Progressivism is truly how the government regulated

Did you know that up until the date 1931, no American women had won the Nobel Peace Prize. The first American woman to ever win this award was Jane Addams, otherly known as Laura Jane Addams. And although she is noted with the task of becoming the first American woman to win this huge honor, she can be marked with much more. Jane Addams lived a long life from September 6 1860 all the way to May 21 1935. During her lifespan she created the first settlement house in all of America. She changed the

Jane Addams is known for her Nobel Peace Prize and establishing Hull House. People don’t usually know of everything else she accomplished and worked for. She wasn't just a social worker. The residents at Hull House considered her a motherly figure and their lives were greatly influenced by her. She raised the poor and immigrants of Chicago and led them into great things. Addam’s life was dedicated to helping everyone. She was selfless and cared deeply for people's needs. Every human being mattered

There are thousands of distinguished social workers who have obtained a series of accomplishments to be recognized for. One of the most influential in history, was Jane Addams. Jane Addams was an International President, she was a part of The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, and she was a sociologist, pioneer social worker in America, feminist, and internationalist (Nobel Media, 2013). She was valedictorian of her graduating class of seventeen in college (Brown, 2005). Her field

Jane Addams was born September 6, 1860 in Cedarville, Illinois. She was the daughter of John and Mary Addams. John was a successful business owner, and a respectful businessman within the community. Jane was two years old, when her mother, Mary died giving birth to her ninth child. As a child, Jane dreamed of becoming a medical doctor, but she became depressed after the sudden death of her father and that’s when she decided to change her career path. Since childhood, Jane had a strong desire to help

Jane Addams The Progressive Era, 1890-1920, accomplished great change in the Unites States of America. Many reformers and activits demanded for change in education, food and drug policies, and most importantly the govermenet. The goal for the movement was the purify the nation. One of the main activits during this time was Jane Addams. Jane Addams is often refered to as a social and political pioneer. She seperated herself from what society belived a women should do and created many radical changes

Jane Addams was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois. She was best known as the founder of The Hull House, a community center located in one of Chicago 's poorest neighborhoods. The Hull House opened its doors to recently arrived European immigrants. In 1912 the Hull House was completed with the addition of a summer camp, the Bowen Country Club. With its new social, educational, and artistic programs, Hull House became the standard bearer for the movement that had grown, by 1920, to