Questions: This excerpt is from a pamphlet written in 1906. A city is in many respects a great business corporation, but in other respects it is enlarged housekeeping. May we not say that city housekeeping has failed partly because women, the traditional housekeepers, have not been consulted as to its [various] activities? -Jane Addams Which statement about the effect of Jane Addams's work is BEST supported by the excerpt? (A) It resulted in men and women remaining in traditional gender roles. (B) It influenced city government designs based on successful business plans. C It led to the rise of activities that bypassed the political process (D) It contributed to breakthroughs in women's suffrage and participation in government.

This excerpt is from a pamphlet written in 1906.
A city is in many respects a great business corporation, but in other respects it is enlarged housekeeping. May we not say that city housekeeping has failed partly because women, the traditional housekeepers, have not been consulted as to its [various] activities?
-Jane Addams

Which statement about the effect of Jane Addams's work is BEST supported by the excerpt?
(A) It resulted in men and women remaining in traditional gender roles.
(B) It influenced city government designs based on successful business plans.

C It led to the rise of activities that bypassed the political process
(D) It contributed to breakthroughs in women's suffrage and participation in government.
Transcript text: This excerpt is from a pamphlet written in 1906. A city is in many respects a great business corporation, but in other respects it is enlarged housekeeping. May we not say that city housekeeping has failed partly because women, the traditional housekeepers, have not been consulted as to its [various] activities? -Jane Addams Which statement about the effect of Jane Addams's work is BEST supported by the excerpt? (A) It resulted in men and women remaining in traditional gender roles. (B) It influenced city government designs based on successful business plans. C It led to the rise of activities that bypassed the political process (D) It contributed to breakthroughs in women's suffrage and participation in government.
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Step 1: Analyze the Excerpt

Jane Addams' excerpt argues that a city's operations should also be considered a form of "housekeeping" and that women, traditionally responsible for housekeeping, should be consulted in city governance.

Step 2: Evaluate the Options
  • Option F: This contradicts the main idea of the excerpt, which advocates for women's increased involvement in civic affairs.
  • Option G: This aligns with the excerpt's comparison of city management to housekeeping, suggesting that successful business practices could be applied to city governance.
  • Option H: This is unlikely. Addams' argument focuses on including women within the existing political processes, not bypassing them.
  • Option J: While a long-term potential outcome of Addams' work, the excerpt itself doesn't directly support this. It focuses on the immediate need for women's input in city affairs based on their housekeeping experience.
Step 3: Select the Best Supported Answer

The excerpt's comparison between city management and housekeeping, combined with the call for women's participation, suggests an influence on city government design.

Final Answer: The best answer is G.

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