Unit 8 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the primary goal of the abolitionist movement?
To end slavery in the United States.
Who were prominent leaders in the women’s suffrage movement?
Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth.
What social movement sought to improve education in the 19th century?
The education reform movement, led by figures like Horace Mann.
What was the focus of the mental health reform movement in the 19th century?
To improve conditions for the mentally ill and establish more humane treatment practices.
What was the role of the Seneca Falls Convention in the women’s rights movement?
It was the first women’s rights convention, held in 1848, where the Declaration of Sentiments was drafted to demand equal rights for women.
Who was Dorothea Dix and what was her contribution to reform?
Dorothea Dix was an activist who advocated for the mentally ill and worked to improve conditions in asylums.
What did the American Temperance Society advocate for?
It sought to promote the reduction or prohibition of alcohol consumption.
What was the impact of the Underground Railroad?
It helped enslaved people escape to freedom and mobilized anti-slavery sentiment in the North.
Who was Frederick Douglass and what did he advocate for?
Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist and orator who fought for the rights of African Americans and spoke against slavery.
What did the idea of “cult of domesticity” promote in the 19th century?
It promoted the belief that a woman’s role was to be a homemaker and caretaker, emphasizing traditional gender roles.
