Women In Higher Education
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Today, who earns more degrees in the United States?
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Men
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Women
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About This Quiz
Take a short quiz based on the time line to check your understanding of women's history in higher education.
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Much of the schooling available for females throughout the 1800's was to train single women to become
Explanation
With training programs provided by the Board of National Public Education (1847-1857) and the movement of starting kindergarten education (1860-1880), by 1880 women accounted for 80% of elementary school teachers.Rate this question:
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Which institution of higher education was the first to allow women to attend?
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Litchfield Female Academy
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Troy Female Seminary
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Oberlin College
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Mount Holyoke
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A. Oberlin CollegeExplanation
Although a few schools for females existed, with Litchfield being one of the first women's academies, Oberlin was the first established college to accept women and black students.Rate this question:
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In what period of time did women's enrollment in higher education institutions decrease?
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Early 1900s
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Mid-1900s
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Late 1900s
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Early 2000s
Correct Answer
A. Mid-1900sExplanation
From 1950-1960, the percentage of women as students, graduates and faculty dipped significantly due to the postwar influx of men entering higher education and the revitalization of the domestic role of women.Rate this question:
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In what era(s) did a passionate religious revival give women more purpose and freedom in participating in activities of established churches?
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1660-1690
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1700-1750
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1800-1830
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1950-2000
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A. 1700-1750
A. 1800-1830Explanation
The Great Awakening (1700-1750) opened new opportunities for women's involvement in religious activities through established churches. A Second Great Awakening (1800-1830) mimicked this movement and allowed even more involvement of women in church life.Rate this question:
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