Question 1

Which of the following best describes women’s participation in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century reform movements, including those offering services to immigrants?

Answer

Local reformers organized settlement houses to improve immigrants’ health services, act as employment bureaus, and enhance education.

National organizations of women such as the Immigration Restriction League petitioned Congress for immigration restriction.

Northern women advocated prohibition because they believed it would discourage immigration.

Southern women urged immigrants to avoid employment by monopolies.