Chapter 18 Quiz Review

Which is a person who followed the philosophy of trusting their emotions and intuition?

• suffragette
• abolitionist
• expansionist
• transcendentalist

Dorothea Dix dedicated her life to

• teaching religion

• eliminating slavery

• helping the imprisoned

• establishing public schools

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

• He questioned society's rules and institutions.

• He believed that more rules led to a perfect society.

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

• He promoted communities in which people share everything.

Who led the education reform movement?

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton
• William Lloyd Garrison
• Susan B. Anthony
• Horace Mann

Which group benefited most from early efforts to establish public schools?

• girls
• boys
• American Indians
• African Americans

What were people called who supported ending slavery?

• transcendentalists
• abolitionists
• feminists
• missionaires

What was the name of the newspaper Frederick Douglas used to spread his message of freedom?

• The Abolitionist Times
• The Telegraph Herald
• The Liberator
• The North Star

What motivated William Lloyd Garrison to join the antislavery movement?

• distinguished awards
• economic benefits
• political popularity
• 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