Question 1

The Progressive Era in the United States lasted from approximately 1920 to 1950.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the early 20th century, _____ were started by wealthy philanthropists to get children off the streets and help curb social disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  homeless shelters 
B)  orphan trains 
C)  houses of refuge 
D)  orphanages 
A)  homeless shelters 
B)  orphan trains 
C)  houses of refuge 
D)  orphanages C

Question 3

Who were most of the children on orphan trains?

Accepted Answer

A)  white males 
B)  black males 
C)  white females 
D)  black females 
A)  white males 
B)  black males 
C)  white females 
D)  black females A

Question 4

This case reinforced the doctrine of parens patriae and the increasing power of the juvenile court.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commonwealth v. Fisher 
B)  Roper v. Simmons 
C)  Ex parte Crouse 
D)  In re Gault 
A)  Commonwealth v. Fisher 
B)  Roper v. Simmons 
C)  Ex parte Crouse 
D)  In re Gault

Question 5

About when did several social reform movements arise in an attempt to improve social conditions for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  from the late 19th century to the early 20th century 
B)  mid-20th century 
C)  18th century 
D)  late 20th century 
A)  from the late 19th century to the early 20th century 
B)  mid-20th century 
C)  18th century 
D)  late 20th century

Question 6

What finally put an end to the era of the orphanage?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Great Depression 
B)  World War I 
C)  Prohibition 
D)  World War II 
A)  the Great Depression 
B)  World War I 
C)  Prohibition 
D)  World War II

Question 7

Which was not part of the juvenile court's philosophy in terms of reformatories?

Accepted Answer

A)  The segregation of youths from adult criminals 
B)  The incarceration of delinquents for their own good and protection 
C)  Inmates must be kept still and quiet. 
D)  Delinquents should go to reformatories without trial. 
A)  The segregation of youths from adult criminals 
B)  The incarceration of delinquents for their own good and protection 
C)  Inmates must be kept still and quiet. 
D)  Delinquents should go to reformatories without trial.

Question 8

During which period did child-saving evolve?

Accepted Answer

A)  from the 1790s to the 1840s when reformers began creating institutions 
B)  during the Civil War, when reformers called on the state's police powers to protect children 
C)  during the Progressive Era 1890-1920, when child-savers made children's welfare a public issue 
D)  all of the above 
A)  from the 1790s to the 1840s when reformers began creating institutions 
B)  during the Civil War, when reformers called on the state's police powers to protect children 
C)  during the Progressive Era 1890-1920, when child-savers made children's welfare a public issue 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

How long did reformers' original vision of the juvenile court-protecting juveniles at the expense of their civil rights-last?

Accepted Answer

A)  until the 1930s 
B)  until the 1990s 
C)  until the 1960s 
D)  It remains until today. 
A)  until the 1930s 
B)  until the 1990s 
C)  until the 1960s 
D)  It remains until today.

Question 10

Many juvenile social reform movements developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of general social upheaval in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Progressives espoused Social Darwinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the 1870s, doctors suspected this contaminated substance to be responsible for many infant deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  food 
C)  milk 
D)  air 
A)  water 
B)  food 
C)  milk 
D)  air

Question 13

What was the most important difference between houses of refuge and reform schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Houses of refuge were safer than reform schools. 
B)  Houses of refuge were more inclusive than reform schools. 
C)  Reform schools tended to be located in rural areas and were publicly financed and administered state institutions. 
D)  Houses of refuge were only for orphans, and reform schools were only for juvenile delinquents. 
A)  Houses of refuge were safer than reform schools. 
B)  Houses of refuge were more inclusive than reform schools. 
C)  Reform schools tended to be located in rural areas and were publicly financed and administered state institutions. 
D)  Houses of refuge were only for orphans, and reform schools were only for juvenile delinquents.

Question 14

In the late 19th century, American society tried to help impoverished youth by sending them west on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  youth trains 
B)  orphan trains 
C)  freight trains 
D)  wagon trains 
A)  youth trains 
B)  orphan trains 
C)  freight trains 
D)  wagon trains

Question 15

American youngsters are better off now than ever in terms of longevity, justice, medical care, social mobility, and the chance to get an education

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

By what time in England did the Church and common law clearly distinguish between adults and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  the 2nd century 
B)  the 20th century 
C)  the 12th century 
D)  the 18th century 
A)  the 2nd century 
B)  the 20th century 
C)  the 12th century 
D)  the 18th century

Question 17

The _____ were a group of philanthropists, feminists, and social reformers who helped to develop the early juvenile court.

Accepted Answer

A)  child-savers 
B)  reformists 
C)  orphan-trainers 
D)  all of the above 
A)  child-savers 
B)  reformists 
C)  orphan-trainers 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

According to Postman, who developed an idea of childhood that surpassed that of the Greeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  The English 
B)  The Chinese 
C)  The Americans 
D)  The Romans 
A)  The English 
B)  The Chinese 
C)  The Americans 
D)  The Romans

Question 19

This refers to a contract binding a person into the service of another for a specified term.

Accepted Answer

A)  denture 
B)  adventure 
C)  indenture 
D)  employment 
A)  denture 
B)  adventure 
C)  indenture 
D)  employment

Question 20

By 1918, how many states had compulsory education laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  42 
C)  48 
D)  37 
A)  50 
B)  42 
C)  48 
D)  37

The Progressive Era in the United States lasted from approximately 1920 to 1950.

In the early 20th century, _____ were started by wealthy philanthropists to get children off the streets and help curb social disorder.

Who were most of the children on orphan trains?

This case reinforced the doctrine of parens patriae and the increasing power of the juvenile court.

About when did several social reform movements arise in an attempt to improve social conditions for children?

What finally put an end to the era of the orphanage?

Which was not part of the juvenile court's philosophy in terms of reformatories?

During which period did child-saving evolve?

How long did reformers' original vision of the juvenile court-protecting juveniles at the expense of their civil rights-last?

Many juvenile social reform movements developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of general social upheaval in the United States.

Progressives espoused Social Darwinism.

During the 1870s, doctors suspected this contaminated substance to be responsible for many infant deaths.

What was the most important difference between houses of refuge and reform schools?

In the late 19th century, American society tried to help impoverished youth by sending them west on _____.

American youngsters are better off now than ever in terms of longevity, justice, medical care, social mobility, and the chance to get an education

By what time in England did the Church and common law clearly distinguish between adults and children?

The _____ were a group of philanthropists, feminists, and social reformers who helped to develop the early juvenile court.

According to Postman, who developed an idea of childhood that surpassed that of the Greeks?

This refers to a contract binding a person into the service of another for a specified term.

By 1918, how many states had compulsory education laws?

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Sociological Theories of Delinquency

Critical Theories, Life-Course, and Integrated Theories

Female Delinquency

The Family and Delinquency

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Youth Gangs and Delinquency

Substance Abuse

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Exam 2: The Control of Children

The Progressive Era in the United States lasted from approximately 1920 to 1950.

In the early 20th century, _____ were started by wealthy philanthropists to get children off the streets and help curb social disorder.

Who were most of the children on orphan trains?

This case reinforced the doctrine of parens patriae and the increasing power of the juvenile court.

About when did several social reform movements arise in an attempt to improve social conditions for children?

What finally put an end to the era of the orphanage?

Which was not part of the juvenile court's philosophy in terms of reformatories?

During which period did child-saving evolve?

How long did reformers' original vision of the juvenile court-protecting juveniles at the expense of their civil rights-last?

Many juvenile social reform movements developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of general social upheaval in the United States.

Progressives espoused Social Darwinism.

During the 1870s, doctors suspected this contaminated substance to be responsible for many infant deaths.

What was the most important difference between houses of refuge and reform schools?

In the late 19th century, American society tried to help impoverished youth by sending them west on _____.

American youngsters are better off now than ever in terms of longevity, justice, medical care, social mobility, and the chance to get an education

By what time in England did the Church and common law clearly distinguish between adults and children?

The _____ were a group of philanthropists, feminists, and social reformers who helped to develop the early juvenile court.

According to Postman, who developed an idea of childhood that surpassed that of the Greeks?

This refers to a contract binding a person into the service of another for a specified term.

By 1918, how many states had compulsory education laws?

What Is a Juvenile Delinquent

Theoretical Foundations of Crime and Delinquency

Biological and Psychological Theories of Delinquency

Sociological Theories of Delinquency

Critical Theories, Life-Course, and Integrated Theories

Female Delinquency

The Family and Delinquency

Schools and Delinquency

Youth Gangs and Delinquency

Substance Abuse

The Police

The Juvenile Court

Juvenile Corrections

International and Comparative Delinquency Culture and the Discontented

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