Era of Reform Unit Test Review

Which of these describes Henry David Thoreau’s approach to individualism?

• He questioned society’s rules and institutions.

• He believed that the rule of law led to a perfect society.

• He wanted to increase government control of citizens’ lives.

• He promoted communities in which people share everything.

Dorothea Dix dedicated her life to

• teaching religion

• eliminating slavery

• helping the imprisoned

• establishing public schools

Who said the following quote?

“Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is a great equalizer of the conditions of men – the balance wheel of the social machinery.”

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• Dorothea Dix

• Frederick Douglass

• Horace Mann

Which group was focused on eliminating slavery?

• politicians

• abolitionists

• missionaries

• transcendentalists

How did Frederick Douglass spread his message of freedom for all people?

• through newspaper

• by running for office

• by rising up in revolt

• through church sermons

What motivated William Lloyd Garrison to join the antislavery movement?

• distinguished awards

• political popularity

• economic beliefs

• religious beliefs

Which of these was an obstacle for women who were working to end slavery in the United States?

• They were not allowed to vote.

• They were not allowed to attend school.

• They could not voice their opinions.

• They could not travel throughout the country.

In which way were the lives of slaves and women similar?

• Both were denied rights.

• Both were considered property.

• Neither was paid for their work.

• Neither was able to attend school.

Which of these was being denied to women in 1848?

• ability to attend school

• freedom to raise a family

• control over property and wages

• opportunity to attend church services

Who was an organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention?

• Lucretia Mott

• Frederick Douglass

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• William Lloyd Garrison