Quiz on American History

Which person would have most likely said this quote? "I follow a philosophy that teaches people to trust their emotions and intuition."

• suffragette

• abolitionist

• expansionist

• transcendentalist

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? "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 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

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

• Both were denied rights

• Both were considered property

• Neither was paid for their work

• Neither was able to attend school