Political Origins Religious Influences
The Reform Movement
The ideals of liberty and equality in the Declaration of Independence inspire people to try to improve society
During the Jacksonian era, more people can vote than ever before
Critics say slavery and other injustices violate democratic ideals
Second Great Awakening stresses free will rather than predestination
Revivals encourage people to reform their lives
Finney teaches that individual salvation is the first step to the reform of a society
Question
Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes the information shown in the graphic organizer?
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Responses
The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
In the 1800s, religion had more influence over Americans than the country's established political ideals.
In the 1800s, religion had more influence over Americans than the country's established political ideals.
The Jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage but criticized for violating civil rights.
The Jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage but criticized for violating civil rights.
The Reform Movement during the 1800s was due to the desire of Americans to exercise their free will.
The Reform Movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality, and salvation.
The Underground Railroad used escape routes that went throughout the South. Based on that fact, which of the following conclusions could be made?
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Responses
The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
The Southern states were leaning toward emancipation of the slaves.
Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped.
The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.