Unit 8 Flashcards
Reform Unit (15 cards)
What was the primary goal of the United States reform movement in the 19th century?
To address social issues and promote progress in areas such as education, women’s rights, and abolition of slavery.
True or False: The abolitionist movement sought to end slavery in the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Movement aimed to improve the conditions of the mentally ill.
Mental Health
Who was a prominent leader in the women’s suffrage movement?
Susan B. Anthony
Which reform movement focused on the prohibition of alcohol?
The Temperance Movement
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?
It was the first women’s rights convention in the United States, held in 1848.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major educational reformer? A) Horace Mann B) Frederick Douglass C) Elizabeth Cady Stanton
A) Horace Mann
True or False: The labor reform movement aimed to improve working conditions and labor rights.
True
What document, drafted at the Seneca Falls Convention, outlined the rights women should have?
The Declaration of Sentiments
Fill in the blank: The __________ Movement sought to end the practice of child labor.
Labor Reform
Short Answer: What role did the Second Great Awakening play in the reform movements?
It inspired many reform movements by emphasizing individual moral responsibility and the possibility of social improvement.
Which movement sought to eliminate the consumption of alcohol?
The Temperance Movement
True or False: The education reform movement led to the establishment of public schools in the United States.
True
What was the primary focus of the abolitionist movement?
To end slavery and promote the rights of African Americans.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major reform movement in the 19th century? A) Women’s Suffrage B) Environmentalism C) Abolitionism
B) Environmentalism
