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George-Reichley, M.
Am. History Final Exam Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was "The Liberator?" | A newspaper published by anti-slavery writer, William Lloyd Garrison. |
| What did the Transcendentalists do? | Believed the most important truths in life transcended, or went beyond human reason; emotion is more important than reason. |
| What did he Aolitionists want to do? | They wanted to end slavery completely in the U.S. |
| What was Civil Disobediance? | It was the idea that people should have the right to disobey unjust laws if their consciences demand it. |
| Who were the Debtors. What did they result in? | They were people who could not pay money they owed; ofter resulted in jail time. |
| What is Predestination? | It was when God decided in advance which people would attain salvation after death; everything in life has already been decided/determined. |
| What were Rivals? | Huge outdoor meetings |
| What was the Underground Railroad? | A network of black and white people whofought against slaverythat helped slaves escape to freedom in the North or Canada. |
| Describe the Hudson River School. | It was the first group of American artists that developed their own style; they painted vivid landscapes, nature and hardworking country people. |
| What was Individualism? | The importance of each individual; your inner light/voice should guide you. |
| What was the Second Great Awakening? | A major religious movement of the early 1800s, swept across America. Believed in Free Will. |
| Describe the Seneca Falls Convention. | Aproximately 200 women & 40 men attended; the delegates in attendance approved a Declaration of Sentiments which proclaimed men & women to be equal. |
| What was the Temperance Movement? | It was a campaign against alcohol abuse. |
| What was the Womens Rights Movement | An organized campaign for equal rights; believe men & women are equals. |
| What was a Social Reform? | It was an organized attempt to improve what injust or imperfect in society. |
| What did the American Colonization Society do? | It proposed ending slavery & sending African Americans back to Africa. |
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