Early Frontiers — Unit test

Question 13 • LPS US History I (CR) - MP1

How did the Oneida community in New York reflect American life in the 1800s?

Answer

It reflected some Americans’ desire to find better, more moral ways to live.

It reflected the religious fervor and rise of revivalism during that era.

It reflect the desire for better working conditions as part of the reform movement.

It reflected an interest in improving behavior and worked to make people see the evils of drinking alcohol.

Explanation

The Oneida community was a utopian community: its members tried to build a society based on what they believed was a better and more moral way of living. That reflects the broader 1800s interest in creating ideal communities and improving society. Religious revivalism and temperance were important movements of the era, but neither best describes what the Oneida community specifically represented.

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