Brook Farm
Fruitlands
Amish
Shakers
100
Who was the founder of Brook Farm?
George Ripley
100
Who was the founder of Fruitlands?
Charles Lane and Bronson Alcott.
100
Who was the founder?
Their was not a specific founder because they all came in big groups.
100
Who was the founder of the Shakers?
Ann Lee.
200
Why did the members of Brook Farm believe in private property?
for individual integrity
200
Why could they not read after dark?
They were not allowed to use oil lamps or candles.
200
Did the Amish allow children?
YES.
200
How many members before the civil war?
6,000
300
What happened to the people who didn't preform their amount of work?
They were isolated and neglected.
300
Why did they never produce more goods than they could use?
Because they believed that a surplus of goods would prevent spirituality.
300
How many families were in each sub community?
26 to 40 families.
300
How many members are there now?
Only 10 members are still around.
400
What was the goal for Brook Farm?
Individual freedom and kindness in relationships.
400
When was this utopian society established and when was it "discontinued"?
It was established in 1843 and discontinued in 1844.
400
Do they follow the utopian idea about converting the whole world?
No they don't.
400
What was the Shakers version of utopia?
Simplicity.
500
How much was a share, and after they bought it what right did they have?
$500.00 and they had the right to vote.
500
What single idea were they based on?
To ignore worldly activity.
500
How many settlements of Amish people are in North America?
60 settlements.
500
Why did they believe that separating themselves from the world was a good idea?
So that they could establish a long lasting community.
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