Unit 8: The Reform Movement

Question 1

What was the 2nd Great Awakening?

Answer 1

It was a period of religious revival, inspiring many to better improve society and also led to different demonizations.

Question 2

What was the education reform? Who was it led by?

Answer 2

The education reform was to provide public education to all children. It was led by Horace Mann.

Question 3

What was the Women’s Right Reform Movement about?

Answer 3

The Women’s rights reform movement focused on advocating for women’s equality, particulary the right to vote.

Question 4

What were some key events of the women’s sufferage reform movement?

Answer 4

-Seneca Falls Convention: The first women’s rights convention, where the Declaration of Sentiments was presented, advocating for women’s suffrage
-19th Ammendment ratified: Women can finnally vote.

Question 5

What was the idea of Trancedentalism?

Question 6

Temperance Movement

Answer 6

The goal was to ban or reduce the consumption of alcohol.

Question 7

Prisoners/Asylums

Answer 7

This was led by Dorothea Dix. It aimed to improve the condition for prisoners and the mentally ill.