Quiz 6

1. By the late 19th century the theory of female moral superiority had become a truism in America.
2. Reform movements were justified by the fact ‘women had kept homes pure’.
3. Social Darwinism claimed that society would evolved to higher levels.
4. Three groups helped organize reform: local, national and reform agencies.
5. Addams bought an old mansion in Chicago and it was a settlement mansion.
6. By 1900 there were 5 million female wage earners.
7. Women were demanding better conditions in factories.
8.The Declaration of Sentiments challenged law and social practice in America.
9. By the end of the 19th century laws protecting married women were being passed.
10. Sojouner said “I have heard the bible and have learned that Eve caused man to sin. Well if woman upset the world, do give her a chance to set it right side up again.”