Question

What was the name of the only liberal arts college for the deaf in the world? Where was it established? When? Who supported it?

A) Gallaudet University; Washington, D.C.; established in 1864; supported by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
B) Deaf Education College; London; established in 1880; supported by Alexander Graham Bell
C) Deaf Scholars Institute; Paris; established in 1825; supported by Louis Braille
D) Hearing-Impaired College; New York; established in 1900; supported by Helen Keller

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A) Gallaudet University; Washington, D.C.; established in 1864; supported by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The only liberal arts college for the deaf in the world is Gallaudet University. It was established in Washington, D.C. in the year 1864. The university was supported by its namesake, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was a pioneering figure in deaf education, and he is commemorated with a bronze memorial statue at the university.

This sculpture portrays Dr. Gallaudet seated next to the student Alice Cogswell, using sign language to spell the letter 'a', symbolizing the revolutionary approach to educating individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.