Chapter 18

Quiz for Document 18-2: Jane Addams, Why the Ward Boss Rules (1898)

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Question 1

What problem does Jane Addams see as blocking the efforts of urban political reformers in Chicago during the late nineteenth century?A. Reformers’ failure to understand and appreciate important class and cultural differences
B. Reformers’ refusal to come into the neighborhoods where working-class Chicagoans live
C. Working-class residents’ reluctance to vote for people who are economically advantaged
D. Working-class residents’ inability to understand the messages of political reformers

Question 2

Addams holds that the ultimate source of money that returns to the community from corrupt politicians comes from theA. businesses of the community in the form of bribes and payoffs.
B. community itself in the form of fares and fees.
C. federal government in the form of grants.
D. state government in the form of guaranteed loans.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes Addam’s prescription for creating honest progressive government in the wards of the city?A. Churches must take a greater role in combatting political corruption.
B. Federal commissions must address the corruption of party machines.
C. Reformers must understand the material and cultural needs of the communities in the wards.
D. Unions must promote fair labor practices in community businesses.