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

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

• girls

• boys

• Indigenous people

• African Americans

Which group was focused on eliminating slavery?

• politicians

• abolitionists

• missionaries

• transcendentalists

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

• through newspapers

• 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 benefits

• 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

Which of these was denied to women in 1848?

• ability to attend school

• freedom to raise a family

• control over property and wages

• opportunity to attend church services

What event motivated Elizabeth Cady Stanton to become active in the women’s rights movement?

• She was denied admission into college

• She was not able to get teaching jobs

• She was mistreated at her place of employment

• She was not allowed to speak at a convention

Who was an organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention?

• Lucretia Mott

• Frederick Douglass

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• William Lloyd Garrison