Jane Addams: A Peace Activist

As a result of Addams hard work and reputation, she was then drawn into a larger field of responsibility. She was one of the first members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She was appointed to Chicago’s Board of Education, and in 1909 she became the first woman president of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. “In 1911, she was elected vice president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.” Years later, in 1915, she accepted the chairmanship of the Women’s Peace Party. Addams also served as president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom until 1929. These advancements in her career led her to be very admired by her peers but also led to disapproval of her thoughts. When Addams began making speeches against World War I, she was no longer invited to speak to groups. “In 1931 Addams became the second woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This important award honored her work for peace. She received a peace medal and $16,480… She gave the money to the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.”

She had no reason to be dishonest in her speech. Addams was successful in getting her point across by pointing out the things in everyday life that people overlooked or believed was the responsibility of man instead of woman. She had her own reasons for writing this speech but she also did so to see a better advancement in the right for women in the growing independent society. Though her persuasive speech did not immediately win the right to vote for women, it had a strong impact in changing people’s thoughts on this which allowed for women to gain this right in 1920 with the 19th

Can you imagine living in a run-down neighborhood, with streets full of garbage? How about having to watch young children play in the streets wearing dirty, ragged clothes? Jane Addams grew up in a place like this, and she wanted to make changes in the world, so she founded the Hull House. How did the Hull House have a positive impact on people and America? It helped create new laws, teach immigrants important skills, improved education, and inspired others to fight for what is right.

One person in history who more than fulfilled their civic duty was Jane Addams, she was a philanthropist, a women's rights activist, and an anti-war activist. Jane Addams was innovative in the way that she used her education and fortune to better her community, and to help those in need. In 1889 Jane Addams and her college friend Ellen Starr bought and opened Hull-House, their aim was to provide needed services for the immigrant and poor of Chicago. The Hull-House

Jane Addams was an Illinois born social worker, author, sociologist, and a huge leader in women’s suffrage and world peace. She started to show America the needs of children, public health, and world peace. She stressed that if women were going to be help responsible for taking care of things in the community then they needed to have the ability to vote. In 1889 she co-founded Hull House with Ellen Starr. The Hull House was founded in an old mansion that needed multiple repairs. With help from individuals who supported the House, they were able to afford the repair the House. Jane Addams and Ellen Starr were the first two occupants of the house. At it’s best the Hull House was visited by 2,000 people a week. The idea behind the House was to

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” This quote by Anne frank shows us that she believed that the world can be a better place. (http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/activism)

Some people would consider Spiderman, Batman and Superman to be “heroes”, but when you are referring to a “historical hero” most people would think of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to be one. A historical hero is a famous person in history who played a crucial role in our society, impacted our lives and shape human progress. My historical hero is Susan B. Anthony because she was one of the dynamic forces of the women's suffrage movement; the struggle for the right of women to vote and run for office and is part of the overall women's right. Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts and died March 13, 1906 in Rochester, New York. She was brought up in a quaker family with a sense of activist traditions and early in her she developed a recognition of justice and love.

Susan B. Anthony willingly fought for countless social issues based on her beliefs. In her lifetime she became indispensable in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, but made progress in every social issue during her time. She was raised to fight for her beliefs, her parents and siblings were great explains for her. She saw people willingly putting their lives at risk for others to be heard. To some her actions may have seem heroic, but to her it was just her natural reaction to injustice social issues. In some ways you can say Susan B. Anthony was molded into an opinionated woman due to her life experiences .

Susan B. Anthony was an activist for many different topics such as slavery, alcohol, and what she is most famous for: women’s rights. She is known for founding the National Women’s Rights Association. Today she is greatly admired for her determination and persistence to fight for Women’s Rights to vote.

Throughout world history, there have been countless numbers of war that each occurred under very different circumstances for the countries participating. However, each war commonly took the lives of millions, breaking apart families and destroying cities. The 1900’s was a very unique time period because of the dramatic changes in warfare. New weapons were gradually introduced that increased the amount of damage that could be done with each addition. Over time cannons were replaced by machine guns and eventually nuclear weapons were experimented with. As stronger weapons were introduced, death tolls increased drastically. From the years 1910 to 1990, women across the globe passionately took stands not only against war, but against the extremities of the nuclear arms race.

Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 in Adams Massachusetts. Her parents are Daniel Anthony her father and Lucy Read her mother (Biography.com). Anthony was raised in a Quaker house(Biography.com). Her family thought drinking alcohol was a sin. (susanbanthonyhouse.org)

As a woman that underwent not being able to obtain a decent job involving any public role besides school teaching and missionary work, Addams wanted to do something that would make it possible for women to have more work options. In 1888, after taking a trip to visit the Toynbee Hall in London,

Among those who have led the battle to gain equal rights for women as well as all underprivileged people in the United States, Susan B. Anthony is second to none. She was born into a Quaker family in Adams, Massachusetts on February 15, 1820 and was raised with a zealous sense of the importance of supporting moral and social justice for all. Social activism was a family tradition practiced by her parents and all her siblings which she embraced at a very early age. Early on she was involved in the abolition of slavery and the temperance movement. A consummate organizer as well as a superb speaker, Susan B Anthony worked tirelessly from her youth until her death at the age of 86. She battled against an established political and social establishment

Jane Addams was an early North American sociologists who focused on social activism and reform. Addams was an outstanding sociologist. She helped bring awareness of social issues to the masses by writing books regarding poverty, democracy, and peace. In 1889, she co-founded Hull-House located in Chicago, which provided services for people in need of refuge. She also co-founded American Civil Liberties Union and campaigned for the eight-hour work day, and laws that would abolish child labor. In 1931, she was recognized for her superlative achievements and was awarded as a co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Born in October 24, 1830 on a farm in Royalton, New York. Belva Lockwood was active in the women’s rights and peace movements. She is known as the first women to argue a case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Lockwood’s first husband died while she was 22 years old and was left to take care of her daughter, Lura. To support her and her daughter Lockwood became a teacher. Meanwhile she was improving her education. Lockwood graduated from Genessee College (Which later became Syracuse University) in 1857 with a bachelor’s degree in science. Lockwood then moved to Washington D.C., where she became part of the fight for equal rights for women. At that time women earned less money than men at the same job. She lobbied for a bill that