Lesson 18 "Quiz"

What person would have most likely said this quote:

"I follow a philosophy that teaches people to trust their emotions and intuition."

• Suffragette

• Abolitionist

• Transcendentalist

Which of these best 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 citizen's lives.

Dorothea Dix dedicated her life to

• Eliminating slavery.

• Helping the mentally ill and 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

• Frederick Douglass

• Horace Mann

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

• Girls

• Boys

• African Americans

Which group was focused on eliminating slavery?

• Abolitionists

• Missionaries

• Transcendentalists

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

• By rising up in revolt.

• By running for office.

• Through newspapers.

What motivated William Lloyd Garrison to join the antislavery movement?

• Distinguished awards.

• 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 travel throughout the country.

In which way were the lives of enslaved people and women similar?

• Both were denied rights.

• Both were considered property.

• Neither was able to attend school.