Question

Why did Jane Addams and her colleagues fight for government reforms?
(1 point)
Responses

They believed the problems started with the government.
They believed the problems started with the government.

They understood the problems were too big for volunteer organizations to address alone.
They understood the problems were too big for volunteer organizations to address alone.

They were convinced that women needed a voice in the government.
They were convinced that women needed a voice in the government.

They knew they needed more money than Hull House could raise to help the Chicago poor.
They knew they needed more money than Hull House could raise to help the Chicago poor.

Answer 1

They understood the problems were too big for volunteer organizations to address alone.

Jane Addams and other settlement workers pushed for government reforms because systemic social and economic issues required public policies and resources beyond what private charities could provide.