Module 16 Review Flashcards
Who wrote about Puritan life in the Scarlet Letter?
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote about Puritan Life in the Scarlet Letter.
Which document expressed complaints of supporters of women’s rights?
The Declaration of Sentiments expressed complaints of supporters of women’s rights.
Who was the leader of the common-school movement who worked to improve free public education?
Horace Mann was the leader of the common-school movement.
What political party was founded by nativists and what policies did it support?
The nativists founded the The Know-nothing Party wanted to keep Catholics and prevent immigrants from being elected as officials in public office.
What factors caused US cities to grow so fast?
Transportation improvements and new jobs created by the Industrial Revolution led to many people moving to urban areas.
Who were some of the important transcendentalists, and what ideas did they promote?
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Henry David Thoreau were important transcendentalists. They promoted spiritual and poetic thinking and believed people could rise above material possessions.
What ways were transcendentalists and Romantics similar and different?
During the Romantics, most of the focus was on history and emotions. The transcendental was more of a philosophy and way of life and less of an idea. They both focused on simple life and nature.
What important reform movements became popular in the early 1800’s?
The Second Great Awakening, Temperance Movement, Prison Reform, and Common-School Movement were important reform movements in the early 1800s.
Why did education become an important topic for reformers in the 1800’s?
Reformers thought that education made better citizens and children.
What caused some Americans to support the abolition movement?
Some Americans supported the abolition movement because of their religious beliefs. They believed it was morally wrong and that African Americans should be equal.
How did northerners and southerners use the economy to support their reasoning for opposing the abolition movement?
Northerners believed that jobs would be taken by freed slaves. Southerners thought that slavery was a necessity to growing good crops and without it, society would crumble.
Which methods used by leaders of the abolition method were most successful?
Speeches and public soundings by former slaves were successful. Literature and anti-slavery clubs as well as petitions to Congress and accounts of slavery abuse were also very successful.
Why did female factory workers like Charlotte Woodward support the women’s rights movement?
Women wanted to be able control over their wages so they supported the movement in hopes they would be able to own their money.
What led Women to question their place in American society?
When helping with the abolitionist movement, they were told not to speak out. Society looked down on women who spoke out.
Why did female factory workers like Charlotte Woodward support the women’s rights movement?
Women wanted to be able to have control over their wages so they supported the women’s rights movements.
