Deaf History Homework

Front

What did Alice Cogswell's father pay Gallaudet to do?

Back

Go to England to learn to teach Deaf.

Front

The first Deaf school in America was called The Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb. What is the new name?

Back

American School for the Deaf

Front

How is French Sign Language abbreviated?

Back

LSF

Front

The formula for ASL is French Sign Language, home signs plus ____.

Back

Martha's Vineyard Sign Language

Front

What percent of French and American sign language are similar?

Back

60%

Front

What positive event happened in Deaf-world in 1880? Options: Establishment of first Deaf school, Establishment of ASL, Establishment of the NAD, Establishment of Deaf rights, Deaf Teachers Hired

Back

Establishment of the NAD

Front

What does the "dark ages" in Deaf history stand for?

Back

oppression, Years

Front

What country did the Milan Conference of 1880 take place?

Back

Italy

Front

What was the name of the Deaf man who helped establish the American School for the Deaf?

Back

Laurent Clerc

Front

In what year was the charter for Gallaudet University signed?

Back

1864