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Who were the leaders of the Reform Movement focused on social and educational reform?
Who were the leaders of the Reform Movement focused on social and educational reform?
Which philosophical movement emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, promoting individualism and self-reliance?
Which philosophical movement emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, promoting individualism and self-reliance?
What were the major societal problems that the Reform Movement aimed to address?
What were the major societal problems that the Reform Movement aimed to address?
What was the dark side of progress during the Industrial Revolution that spurred reform efforts?
What was the dark side of progress during the Industrial Revolution that spurred reform efforts?
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Which American philosophical movement influenced literature, art, and social thought, challenging established norms?
Which American philosophical movement influenced literature, art, and social thought, challenging established norms?
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What was a notable impact of the Industrial Revolution on American culture?
What was a notable impact of the Industrial Revolution on American culture?
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How did the shift to industrial economies impact the nation's economic system?
How did the shift to industrial economies impact the nation's economic system?
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What was a consequence of industrialization on politics?
What was a consequence of industrialization on politics?
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What characterized the middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
What characterized the middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
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How did the Industrial Revolution influence immigration policies?
How did the Industrial Revolution influence immigration policies?
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True or false: The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the social hierarchy in America
True or false: The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the social hierarchy in America
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True or false: The shift from agrarian to industrial economies only brought positive economic outcomes
True or false: The shift from agrarian to industrial economies only brought positive economic outcomes
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True or false: The middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution was solely defined by wealth and inheritance
True or false: The middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution was solely defined by wealth and inheritance
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True or false: The working class during the Industrial Revolution did not advocate for labor rights
True or false: The working class during the Industrial Revolution did not advocate for labor rights
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True or false: The Industrial Revolution had no influence on immigration policies in America
True or false: The Industrial Revolution had no influence on immigration policies in America
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True or false: The industrial elite primarily consisted of skilled workers and professionals
True or false: The industrial elite primarily consisted of skilled workers and professionals
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True or false: The rise of industrialists as influential figures had no impact on politics during the Industrial Revolution
True or false: The rise of industrialists as influential figures had no impact on politics during the Industrial Revolution
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Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix were leaders of America's First Great Reform Movement
Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix were leaders of America's First Great Reform Movement
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Transcendentalism emphasized the inherent evil of people and nature
Transcendentalism emphasized the inherent evil of people and nature
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The Reform Movement aimed at advocating for public education, asylums, and improved treatment for the mentally ill
The Reform Movement aimed at advocating for public education, asylums, and improved treatment for the mentally ill
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Industrial Revolution progress had no human cost in terms of harsh working conditions and inadequate safety regulations
Industrial Revolution progress had no human cost in terms of harsh working conditions and inadequate safety regulations
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Transcendentalism was a uniquely American philosophical movement that influenced literature, art, and social thought
Transcendentalism was a uniquely American philosophical movement that influenced literature, art, and social thought
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The emergence of Transcendentalism inspired a reevaluation of societal values
The emergence of Transcendentalism inspired a reevaluation of societal values
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The dark side of progress during the Industrial Revolution spurred labor movements and reform efforts
The dark side of progress during the Industrial Revolution spurred labor movements and reform efforts
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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were leaders of the America's First Great Reform Movement
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were leaders of the America's First Great Reform Movement
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