In the duration of time between the years 1825-1850‚ many reform movements were occurring as American citizens fought for the reformation of many laws and institutions. There was the temperance movement‚ aimed toward lessening alcohol consumption‚ and in extreme cases‚ the complete abolishment of it‚ and the women’s rights movement that struggled with the task of equality for women in society and politics. Prison and church reform were also popular causes as people observed the injustices in prisons
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Reformers in the antebellum period were concerned about the lack of religion‚ women’s rights‚ slavery and numerous other social reforms. These controversial issues were tackled by eloquent speakers like Charles Finney‚ who commenced the Second Great Awakening‚ and individuals who noticed that the American society was dehumanising large affinity groups‚ like a woman named Dorothea Dix‚ who noticed that the living conditions for the mentally ill resemble prison cells‚ and led a crusade to change mental
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The Great Awakening arose at a time of questioning how an individual’s role manifested itself in religion and society. These ideas were brought about by Henry Thoreau and John Locke during the Enlightenment Era‚ which emphasized reason and logic and it allowed for one to realize the power of the individual and to view the universe in the light of scientific law. In response to the current Enlightenment ideas the Great Awakening went against these current popular beliefs and affirmed that in order
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The Great Awakening Religion had begun to decline in the New World colonies. This was especially evident in the pioneers‚ who had no ministers to teach sermons or perform religious ceremonies. Many felt they were descending into a “primal” or “sinful” life much like that of the Native Americans. These feelings are what led to the beginning of the Great Awakening. There were a few key “players” in the Great Awakening. Jonathan Edwards‚ a minister in Massachusetts‚ was one of these men. He took it
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The Great Awakening was when religion was sweeping throughout New England with more conversions and church membership. This spiritual awakening took place from 1735 up until 1745. (Brief Outline Notes on the Great Awakening‚ 1735-45 ) Most of this had taken place within the American Colonies‚ especially New England.(McCormick‚ pars. 9) . The Great Awakening had many causes‚ however the consequences benefitted many. Many people were moving farther and farther away from religion‚ the Great
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Reform movements including religion‚ temperance‚ abolition‚ and women’s rights sought to expand democratic ideals in the years 1825 to 1850. However‚ certain movements‚ such as nativism and utopias‚ failed to show the American emphasis on a democratic society. The reform movements were spurred by the Second Great Awakening‚ which began in New England in the late 1790’s‚ and would eventually spread throughout the country. The Second Great Awakening differed from the First in that people were now believed
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The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival lead by the preacher Charles G. Finney. The revival was based on the idea of showing faith to God by doing good things within society and acting with moral correctness. As a whole this religious revival encouraged democratic ideas and bettered the standard of the common man. The Second Great Awakening inspired several movements including the movement for abolitionism and the movement for temperance in society in the North. Abolitionism was an issue
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many reforms sprung up because of many campaigners following moral concepts of equality and good virtue. Religious beliefs were the main foothold for change‚ as the ministers were now preaching that salvation could be achieved by everyone. From 1820 to 1860‚ reform movements played an important role in shaping America due to the rise of engagements dealing with temperance and education; but even though there was much change alongside the new cultural values from the Second Great Awakening‚ sectionalism
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American Reform Movements From 1790 to 1860 reforms emerged in the United States in attempt to create a more advanced society. Many of the movements that were attempted failed due to either entrenched social conservatism or weaknesses in the movements themselves. New religions started to emerge based on Christianity‚ but shaped to their preferences. Along with new religions were Utopias that were part of cooperative‚ communistic‚ or “communitarian” nature. The temperance movement started to
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The statement “Reform movements in the United States sought to expand democratic ideals” is a very valid one‚ in regards to the years of and between 1825 and 1850. This statement bears great truth‚ and highlights quite simply the inclusion of egalitarian and suffragist ideologies in many and most reformative movements of this time period. The influence of religion upon reformative groups during the years of 1825-1850 was a major proponent to said groups’ spreading of and high reverence for democratic
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