American History Chapter 11 quiz

Written in 1829, “An Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World,” by David Walker called for

		Free and slave blacks using violence if necessary to abolish slavery.
		The creation of a black transnational identity.
		A global uprising of abolitionists to overthrow slavery.
		A global uprising of slaves to overthrow slavery.

A global uprising of abolitionists to overthrow slavery.

The American Anti-Slavery Society increased membership because

		They had President Jackson speaking on their behalf.
		They kept slavery out of national politics.
		They traveled across the northern states speaking out about abolishing slavery.
		They employed young women to advertise their position.

They traveled across the northern states speaking out about abolishing slavery.

Labor organizer Seth Luther characterized society as a struggle between

The producers and the rich.

William Lloyd Garrison was

		Editor of The New York Times.
		The advocate of “ìimmediatism.”
		In favor of a violent slave uprising.
		A black abolitionist.

A black abolitionist.

What was the largest and longest tenured reform proposal aimed at improving individuals in society?

		Birth control and family planning.
		Transcendentalism.
		Hydropathy.
		The temperance movement.

The temperance movement.

Why did some Americans withdraw into covenanted communities?

		To prepare for the end of days.
		To prepare themselves for civil service.
		To celebrate America’s success with excess and abandon.
		To mourn the passing of the good old colonial days.

to prepare for the end of days

Where did women gather in 1848 to pass their Declaration of Sentiments, a kind of declaration of independence from male domination?

Seneca Falls, New York.

In the new culture of self-improvement that characterized the 1830s, what did reformers believe was the key to individual success?

		Appropriate education at a school with a good reputation.
		Entitlement of privileged birth.
		Hard work, industriousness, and frugality.
		The class to which one belonged.

Hard work, industriousness, and frugality.

Who were the primary targets of the American nativist movement?

irish catholics

What about Joseph Smith’s teachings most offended others?

		The use of alcohol in the celebration of Eucharist, or communion.
		The concept of “once saved, always saved.”
		The doctrine of plural marriage.
		Foot washing in emulation of Christ’s concept of servanthood.

The doctrine of plural marriage.