Abolitionist Movement in the United States

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Who was the prominent reformer responsible for the establishment of the first board of education in 1837?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dorothea Dix

Dewitt Clinton

Horace Mann (correct)

What was one key aspect of Horace Mann's educational reform efforts in Massachusetts?

Introducing laws requiring high schools for both males and females (correct)

Closing down public schools

Establishing coeducational colleges

Advocating for private school funding

Which organization aimed to decrease child labor exploitation and increase school enrollments during the Progressive Era?

American Federation of Labor

National Child Labor Committee (correct)

U.S. Department of Education

Knights of Labor

What was the main focus of the New Deal reforms implemented during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tenure?

Federal government intervention in response to the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which movement was championed by Dorothea Dix, who was also involved in asylum reform?

Temperance reform Signup and view all the answers

What was one way in which the Progressive Era built upon the foundation laid by the Age of Reform?

Pursuit of prohibition through the temperance movement Signup and view all the answers

What was one major aspect of Horace Mann's efforts towards education reform?

Providing teacher training institutes Signup and view all the answers

Who was instrumental in advocating for the establishment of asylums and juvenile detention centers to support prison reforms?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era reform movements?

Ensuring women's equal rights and suffrage Signup and view all the answers

Which individual played a significant role in connecting the reform movements related to temperance, women's rights, and asylums?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

How did the establishment of juvenile detention centers contribute to prison reform efforts in the 1800s?

By providing a safe environment for children in conflict with the law Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes Horace Mann's contributions to education reform?

He advocated for taxpayer-funded public school systems. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of prisons in the 1800s that prompted the need for reform?

Crowded and unclean conditions with mixed populations Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of Horace Mann's efforts in Massachusetts on education reform?

His reforms led to mandatory education for all children in Massachusetts. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the New Deal reforms from the Progressive Era reforms?

The New Deal extended federal programs to address the Great Depression. Signup and view all the answers

Why did reformers advocate for separating populations in prisons and asylums during the 1800s?

To ensure proper care and safety for different groups of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect distinguishes the Progressive Era reforms from those of the New Deal era?

The New Deal expanded federal government involvement in social welfare programs. Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant difference between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL) as mentioned in the text?

Trade unions advocating for education reform were associated with AFL. Signup and view all the answers