Section 3: Changing Attitudes and Values – Flashcards
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Sojourner Truth
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An African-American suffragist
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John Dalton
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School teacher who developed modern atomic theory
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Charles Darwin
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British naturalist who published "On the Origin of Species" that argued that all forms of life evolved into their current state over millions of years (evolution)
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Racism
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Unscientific belief that one racial group is superior to another
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Social Gospel
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A movement that urged Christians to social service
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2. How did the Industrial Revolution change the old social order and long-held traditions in the Western world
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Three distinct social classes emerged; upper, middle, and working. Middle class values and tastes became measuring stick of your class. Women sought to be able to vote, as well as the chance to attend universities. Scientists shook long held religious beliefs
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3. What are the three values associated with the middle class
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luxury, respectability, and strict etiquette
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4. Why did the women's movement face strong opposition
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Men believed that women belonged in the home. Also thought they were too emotional to vote.
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5. Why do you think reformers pushed for free public education
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Provides better opportunity for the next generation
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6. Why did the ideas of Charles Darwin cause controversy
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His ideas contradicted the biblical account of creation
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