UNIT 8: REFORM MOVEMENT

Question 1

Key Focus

Answer 1

The reform movements were organized efforts to address social, political, and economic issues, aiming to improve society through change, with notable examples including abolition, women’s rights, and temperance movements.

Question 2

Abolitionism

Answer 2

The movement to end slavery, which gained significant momentum in the 19th century.

Question 3

Temperance Movement

Answer 3

Advocating for the prohibition of alcohol, which led to the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Question 4

Reform

Answer 4

To change something for the better.

Question 5

Women’s Suffrage Movement

Answer 5

The fight for women’s right to vote, which culminated in the 19th Amendment.