Doretha Dix

What was the condition of prisoners and the mentally ill in early America?

• They were provided with ample food and water.

• They were housed together in cramped, dark rooms without heat.

• They lived in well-lit and warm rooms.

• They were treated with care and respect.

What motivated Dorothea Dix to start her crusade for prison and asylum reform?

• Advice from a wealthy benefactor.

• A visit to East Cambridge jail and seeing the poor conditions.

• Her personal experience of being imprisoned.

• A visit to a well-maintained prison.

What was a major obstacle Dorothea Dix faced in her reform efforts?

• The ongoing social revolution.

• Support from the government.

• Her lack of education.

• Lack of interest from the public.

How did Dorothea Dix contribute to the improvement of conditions for the mentally ill and prisoners?

• By donating large sums of money.

• By becoming a doctor.

• By founding 32 mental hospitals and advocating for humane treatment.

• By writing books on mental health.

What was the reaction of the Massachusetts legislature to Dorothea Dix's memorial?

• They ignored it completely.

• They immediately passed a law for reform.

• They were deeply moved and began to support her cause.

• They expelled her from the state.

Why was Dorothea Dix's bill vetoed by President Franklin Pierce?

• It is not specified in the text.

• Because of political opposition.

• Because he did not believe in mental illness.

• Because it was too expensive.

What role did Dorothea Dix take on during the Civil War?

• A soldier.

• Superintendent of women nurses.

• A spy.

• A journalist.

How did Dorothea Dix use her gender to her advantage in her reform efforts?

• By using her wealth and social status.

• By staying out of the public eye.

• By using her emotional appeal and compassion to gain support.

• By pretending to be a man.

What nickname was Dorothea Dix given due to her strict management style?

• Delightful Dix.

• Dragon Dix.

• Doctor Dix.

• Daring Dix.

What was Dorothea Dix's legacy in terms of mental health reform?

• She wrote a best-selling novel on her experiences.

• She became the President of the United States.

• She was forgotten after her death.

• She founded 32 mental hospitals and influenced mental health care.