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1. Jane Addams, born on September 6th 1860 was born in Cedarville, Illinois. She was the 8th of 9 children. She had a congenital spinal defect which left her weak throughout her life. However, she underwent a surgery which contributed to the recovery of her disability. Jane Addams went to Rockford female seminary and graduated as valedictorian in 1881. In 1908, she helped with the founding to of the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy. She is most remembered for founding the Settlement House Movement which stated a goal of keeping the wealthy and the poor living more closely together in society. In 1931, Addams was one of the first women to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She died in 1935 after doctors discovered a very unsuspected cancer while undergoing surgery for a heart attack she had in 1931.



2. The Hull House was the nation's most influential settlement house. It was established by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates on September 18, 1889. This 30 year old mansion had been converted into a 13-building complex which covered nearly a whole city block. In the first 20 years, the Hull House attracted many incredible people, most of them women. These people rose as reformers of the local, state, and national levels. Addams was head resident of the Hull House until her death in 1935. The Hull House was active until the 1960s, when the University of Illinois new urban campus took its place. The Building still holds its original name.

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The Hull House is founded on Jane Addams who said “Aid in the solutions of life in a great city, to help our neighbors build responsible, self-sufficient lives for themselves and their families.” She believes everybody in the community is an equal participant, should be treated with equal respect whether you’re an immigrant or not. ALL IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME. Immigrants are a part of society today.

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