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WorksheetsL-18 An Era of Reform
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
American Indians
African Americans
Which group was focused on eliminating slavery?
Politicians
Missionaries
Abolitionists
Transcendentalists
How did Fredrick Douglass spread his message of freedom for all people?
Through church sermons
by rising up in revolt
by running for office
Through newspapers
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 could not voice their opinions
they were not allowed to attend school
they were not allowed to vote
they cold not travel throughout the country
In which way were the lives of enslaved people and women similar?
neither war paid for their work
both were considered property
both were denied rights
neither was able to attend school
Why did Elizabeth Blackwell have a difficult time getting into medical school?
there were no schools in her home state
she could not afford to pay the tuition
her grades were not considered good enough
most medical schools would not accept women
Which of these was being denied to women in 1848
ability to attend school
freedom to raise a family
control over property and wages
opportunity to attend church servies
What event motivated Elizabeth Cady Stanton to become active in the women's rights movement?
she was not allowed to speak at a convention
she was denied admission into college
she was not able to get teaching jobs
she was mistreated at her place of employment
Who was an organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention?
Lucretia Mott
Frederick Douglass
Elizabeth Blackwell
William Lloyd Garrison
Which of these was the model for the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments?
Bill of Rights
Monroe Doctrine
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
What was an immediate effect of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?
it led to the end of slavery
it proposed laws providing equal education for all
it created an organized campaign for women's right
it let to the nomination of the first congresswoman
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony worked together in the campaign for ________ rights.
African American's
Women's
Religious
Educaiton
