Antebellum Reform Movements · US History

Which of the following best describes the 'Oneida Community' of the mid-19th century?

  1. A radical abolitionist cell that planned armed insurrections
  2. A group of pioneering women who founded the first female-owned textile mills
  3. A political party dedicated to banning all forms of immigration
  4. A utopian society that practiced communal property and 'complex marriage'
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Correct answer: A utopian society that practiced communal property and 'complex marriage'

Oneida was one of many utopian communities that emerged during the reform era as people sought to create 'perfect' alternatives to the competitive market economy. They challenged traditional views on family, gender, and property.

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