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“The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.”The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. -Alexis de Tocqueville quotes-Alexis de Tocqueville quotes (French Historian,Political scientist )FrenchHistorianPolitical scientist

Decided who was worthy of help Wanted immigrants to adopt American, middle-class standards. Sought to apply the gospel teachings of Christ. Preached salvation through service to poor Moved into poor communities settlement housesTheir settlement houses served as community centers and social service agencies. The Charity Organization Movement The Social Gospel Movement The Settlement Movement Social welfare reformers work to relieve urban poverty

 “If the garbage is not properly collected and destroyed a tenement house mother may see her children sicken and die of diseases.” - Jane Addams, Ladies Home Journal article, 1910

 What were the four main goals of Progressives?  What other movements are considered “offshoots” of the Progressive Movement? Why?

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