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History Ch17 Teacher
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which of these describes a person who followed a philosophy that taught people to trust their emotions and intuition | transcendentalist |
| Dorothea Dix dedicated her life to | Helping imprisoned |
| Which of these describes Henry David Thoreau's approach to individualism | He questioned society's rules and institutions. |
| What was the focus of Horace Mann's reform movement | public education |
| Which group benefited most from early efforts to establish public schools | girls |
| Which group was focused on eliminating slavery | abolitionists |
| What motivated William Lloyd Garrison to join the antislavery movement | 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. |
| In which way were the lives of slaves and women similar | Both were denied rights. |
| Why did Elizabeth Blackwell have a difficult time getting into medical school | Most medical schools would not accept women. |
| Which of these was being denied to women in 1848 | control over property and wages |
| What event motivated Elizabeth Cady Stanton to become active in the women's rights movement | She was not allowed to speak at a convention. |
| Who was an organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention | Lucretia Mott |
| Which of these was the model for the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments | Declaration of Independence |