Jane Addams

Jane was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois. She is known mainly for her work as a social reformer, pacifist and feminist during the late 19th century and early 20th century. She was one of the most prominent reformers of the progressive era. She contributed to make the issues in concern to mothers, like the needs of children, public health, and world peace. She was a pioneer settlement worker and founder of the Hull House in Chicago. The Hull House provided social and educational opportunities for working class people in the surrounding neighborhood. She wrote The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets which also helped to make he reform a success.

This was the book she was know for, and in this book, she stated her personal beliefs that caused some controversy.

This was a cartoon that represents how people made fun of pacifists like Jane Addams through the newspaper company.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R6GajHiJyk

This video gives a better description of the Hull House in which started her argument for reforming and helping struggling women and children.