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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. James compared Pluralism to forms of government saying that it was more like __________.

2. ___________ believed that mind and reality were abstract and a single process, humans use their ideas to cope in their environment.

3. Which amendment was created to give black people more rights and to protect them after the Civil War?

4. Jane Addams wrote an article comparing the opposing sides in the Pullman strike to __________.

5. University presidents or ____________ did not accept the formation of the American Association of University Professors.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the new theory of cultural pluralism seem to foster prejudice and discrimination?

2. When Charles Pierce arrived at the school, what did he announce he was going to revive?

3. Why was the book, "The Process of Government," fairly obscure in the market?

4. Why did Kallen give up his religion at first, though he ended up returning later on?

5. Why was the idea of pluralism not received well by those who heard about it?

6. How were students taught at the laboratory school in Chicago by Dewey and the staff?

7. What is it said that pragmatism helps reformers, misfits, and geniuses do in their lives?

8. What did Dewey and Holmes think about the idea of giving freedom to others?

9. What did Pierce have to do because of the cancer that ravaged his body in his later years?

10. What was the new requirement of all students who enrolled in Harvard Professional Schools?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

William Henry, Sr. always felt that he was at a disadvantage because he had no true and formal education.

Part 1: Why do you think William Henry, Sr. distrusted institutions so much?

Part 2: How do you think society values an education these days? Or don't they?

Part 3: Do you think Henry, Sr. would have had a better life had he had an education? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The main achievement of this time was the development of a modern life and a modern society.

Part 1: Why was it important for the society to develop into a more modern landscape during this time?

Part 2: Why do you think society didn't believe it was modern 'enough' during this time period?

Part 3: In what ways did society change from that period of time to the modern day today? Are we even more modern now? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

To a certain extent, many of the families of the thinkers had certain advantages over other families in the area.

Part 1: Do you think it's fair for some families to have advantages in relation to education? Why or why not?

Part 2: If the educational playing field could be completely level, do you think there could be great thinkers? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think so many of the thinkers in this story had the success they did?

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