Question #N107
In the early 1900s, a group of women in New York City, frustrated with the limited opportunities available to them, decided to take matters into their own hands. They pooled their resources and founded the Henry Street Settlement, a community center that offered a variety of services, including education, healthcare, and social programs. The settlement quickly became a model for other similar organizations across the country. The Henry Street Settlement was a response to the ____ of the time.
Which choice best completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?Correct Answer is: A
The passage describes the Henry Street Settlement as a response to the limited opportunities available to women in early 1900s New York City. This suggests that the settlement was founded to address social injustices, such as discrimination and poverty. The other choices are not relevant to the context.