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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rousseau had ____ children, whom he abandoned.

2. Which of the following was not the cause of progressive socioeconomic and political changes during this time?

3. Who was referred to as the "Advocate of Liberation Pedagogy"?

4. In which year did Jefferson first enter political office?

5. Industrialization created a labor class that typically worked ___ hours per day.

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Dewey's key steps to solving problems?

2. When did Mary Wollstonecraft live? What major events occurred during this time that greatly affected Mary Wollstonecraft as a woman?

3. Discuss Rousseau's book, "Emile" and its premise.

4. How were liberal views received during the late 1700s in Europe?

5. When did Mohandas Gandhi live? What was the landscape of the Indian government at that time?

6. How were liberal views received during the late 1700s in Europe?

7. What was the basic educational background of Mohandas Gandhi? Gandhi's education led him to what type of career?

8. When did Thomas Jefferson live? What was his role in early American education?

9. What was the basic educational background of Thomas Jefferson?

10. How and when did Jean-Jacques Rousseau begin his academic career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the career of Jane Addams. What prompted her to open Hull House? What was her main inspiration? Who assisted Addams in her venture? What was the curriculum? Were there similar schools elsewhere? If so, where? What other educators supported Addams?

Essay Topic 2

The book makes references to the landmark case of Oliver Brown v. The Board of Education. The case took place during the height of the racial upheaval in the south in the 1940s and 1950s, mainly in Little Rock, AR. Discuss the court case and all of its details. What was the final decision in the case? When was the case resolved? Was Du Bois involved in the case? What was his opinion on the decision? Did it help or hinder his ideals and plans for changing the face of education? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There is a great deal of discussion about overcoming and changing negative behaviors through changes in the educational system. How can negative behavior be stopped or changed? What are some common views on the subject? In what ways did changes in the educational system help a person make the changes? Can someone else direct the changes or must the changes be self-imposed? How can one make sure that the changes stick? In your opinion, what is the best way to make more positive decisions?

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