The Encyclopedia

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Encyclopedia

• A)was a major tool in the attack of conservatives on Enlightenment ideals.
• B)was a 28-volume compilation of articles by many influential philosophes.
• C)sought to expose the dangers of religious toleration.
• D)was subsidized in twelve separate editions by the French government.
• E)failed to popularize its contents because its high price restricted its audience.

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Definitions:

New York Tribune

A historic American newspaper established by Horace Greeley in 1841, known for advocating social reforms and abolitionism.

Seneca Falls

The location of the first women's rights convention held in 1848, marking the start of the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Angelina Grimké

A 19th-century American abolitionist and women's rights advocate known for her writing and speeches attacking slavery and promoting human equality.

Sarah Grimké

An American abolitionist and advocate for women's rights who, along with her sister Angelina, played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.