ch.15 sct.2 C.T.#4

The settlement houses had the most impact. By providing shelter and support for poor people, the settlement houses helped solve one of the biggest problems in cities:poverty. Not only did the houses give people a home, but offered them classes that could help them adapt to the culture and take care of themselves. Healthcare was also provided for the sick who did not have enough money to get it by themselves. Financial support such as insurance was also made available to widows and others in desperate need.
By 1910, about 400 settlement houses were operating in cities across the U.S. Many immigrants, as well as African Americans, who were suffering from racial discrimination, took refuge in these settlment houses. The houses had a great impact on the U.S. by helping improve the huge issue of poverty (which led to the issues of poor health, ect.).
(all details from p.472)