Assessment: An Era of Reform

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

• A. teaching religion.

• B. eliminating slavery.

• C. helping the imprisoned.

• D. 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.'

• A. Elizabeth Blackwell

• B. Dorothea Dix

• C. Frederick Douglass

• D. 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?

• A. Both were denied rights.

• B. Both were considered property.

• C. Neither was paid for their work.

• D. Neither was able to attend school.