Education Reform Movement

He advocated for education reform and helped establish the first public school system in the United States (full name please!)

The Second Great Awakening was

• the quest for the perfect alarm clock

• the idea to increase reason and logical thinking

• religious revival in the United States that sparked social reform

• a political movement to force nullification for laws

This activist was instrumental in helping improved facilities for mentally ill.

• Susan B Anthony

• Elizabeth Stanton

• Fredrick Douglass

• Dorothea Dix

Reform Movements that addressed societal issues stemmed from

• the rise of slavery

• Mercantilism

• The Second Great Awakening

• the First Great Awakening

Match the statement to the reformer that it applies too. 

Groups:

(a) Horace Mann

,

(b) Dorthea Dix

• Founded many mental hospitals

• Separation of mentally ill from prisoners

• Father of Public Education

• Required attendance (fighting for required attendance)

• Documenting/sharing what was seen in asylums to bring awareness

• Schools for girls, African Americans, blind, etc. 

• Lead Reformer for Education Reform Movement

• Laid the groundwork for how the imprisoned and insane would be treated by society

• Led Reformer for the Prisoner Reform Movement

• Education for all regardless of class and gender status

How did early social reformers improve conditions for Americans? Select two.

• Advocating for increased taxation for southern plantation owners

• 1. By promoting stricter laws for immigrants

• 1. By establishing public education systems and teacher trainings

• 1. By encouraging lower wages for immigrant workers

• changing the way the imprisoned and mentally ill were treated by society

Who is known as the 'Father of American Public Education'?

• Horace Mann

• John Dewey

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

Which movement is considered a catalyst for the Education Reform Movement in the 19th century?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Second Great Awakening

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Enlightenment

What was a primary goal of the Education Reform Movement in the 19th century?

• To increase literacy rates

• To promote religious education

• To establish private schools

• To reduce taxes

Which reformer is associated with the establishment of normal schools for teacher training?

• Horace Mann

• Dorothea Dix

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton