Settling the West

Question 1

According to Finney, why was excitement necessary in church?

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C: to encourage people to fight against sin

Question 2

Identify each statement as true or false.The Second Great Awakening was known for its exciting revival meetings.African Americans were included equally in revival meetings.Women were not allowed to be preachers. Preachers taught that Americans should change their religion.

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A: true; B: false; C: true; D: false; E: true; F: false; G: true; H: false

Question 3

What organizations began the temperance movement?

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C: churches

Question 4

What did Horace Mann mean by “forces of civilization”?

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A: forces that could make people better citizens

Question 5

Which of these answers best describes what Dorothea Dix did to help Americans who were mentally ill?

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A: documented abuses and advocated for reform

Question 6

What was the goal of the abolition movement?

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B: to end the practice of slavery

Question 7

Which of these statements describes the idea of True Womanhood?

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C: Women played an important role inside the home, but were discouraged from getting involved in public life outside the home.

Question 8

Think about what you learned about women’s rights in America. Then, select the right word that completes each sentence.Women usually buy and sell property on their own.State laws women to vote.Therefore, women a voice in government.

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B: could not; D: did not allow; F: did not have

Question 9

Read the conclusion from the Declaration of Sentiments. Then, answer the question.What is Elizabeth Cady Stanton demanding?

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C: She wants women to have all the rights they are due as US citizens.

Question 10

Why did many women join the movement?

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B: They believed alcohol caused problems for families and jobs.

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