Why did the settlement house workers believe that the environment in which people lived shaped their lives?

A) Many of them were disciples of Charles Darwin and other naturalists.
B) They had lived among the poor and witnessed the destructive environments.
C) They were raised in liberal settings that discounted individual accountability.
D) Most were immigrants and had serious misgivings about the United States.

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emilee morgan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Settlement house workers, who often lived among the poor communities they served, directly observed how detrimental living conditions and environments could negatively impact the lives and opportunities of individuals. This firsthand experience led them to believe that improving these environments could lead to better outcomes for the residents.

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