Question

During the 1800s, reformer Dorothea Dix primarily worked to
improve conditions in prisons and hospitals.
form labor unions in mills and factories.
preach sermons at revival meetings.
provide everyone with access to education.

Answer 1

improve conditions in prisons and hospitals.

She investigated and exposed the mistreatment of the mentally ill and prisoners and successfully lobbied state legislatures to build humane mental hospitals and reform prisons.