Reform Movement Flashcards
What was the primary goal of the reform movement in the 19th century?
To address social issues and promote changes in various areas such as education, women’s rights, and abolition.
Who was the prominent leader in the abolitionist movement known for his newspaper ‘The Liberator’?
William Lloyd Garrison
True or False: The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was the first women’s rights convention in the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ was a key figure in the education reform movement, advocating for public schooling.
Horace Mann
Which event is often cited as the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?
The Seneca Falls Convention
Name one major reform movement that focused on temperance.
The Temperance Movement
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a focus of the reform movement? A) Abolition of slavery B) Women’s suffrage C) Industrialization D) Education reform
C) Industrialization
Who was the famous female abolitionist and women’s rights advocate known for her speeches and writings?
Sojourner Truth
What was the significance of the Underground Railroad during the reform movement?
It was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
True or False: The reform movement only focused on social issues and did not address economic factors.
False
