Revivalism and reform Flashcards
When did revivalism and reform happen
1820-1860
What thing did people want to reform
Temperance, asylum, penal reform, abolitionism, women rights, and education
The ante bellum of 1820 and 1860 was also known as what
The romantic age
What were most reforms trying to fix
The inequality in socity
Where did industrialization vs. progress in human rights primary happen
In the north
What did Southerner refuse to accept when it came to reforms
They refused reforms that protect slavery
What was the main way that society was educated
Through news papers
When did the second great awaking happen
1820-1840
What raised as a result of the 2nd great awaking
The rise of unitarians
What did people start to do in the 2nd great awaking
They began to apply Christ’s teachings to society
What did utopian societies have in terms of ownership
They had a collective ownership
What did the most significant reform movements do
They all sought not to withdraw from society but to change it directly
What was the temperance movement
It tried to eliminate social problems by curbing drinking
Who lead the temperance movement
It was largely lead by clergy men
What did the temperance movement first focuse on
It focused on drunkenness and did not oppose moderate drinking