Although many Americans joined reform movements, many others opposed them.
For each of the perspectives below, decide whether the person holding it likely supported or opposed reform movements.
(2 points)
Support Reform Movements Oppose Reform Movements
I am a farmer in a western state. I don't want reformers telling me how to live.
I escaped from slavery. Now, I do whatever I can to help people who are still enslaved.
Support Reform Movements – I escaped from slavery. Now, I do whatever I can to help people who are still enslaved.
I'm an educated woman in Boston. It's not fair that I can't vote, but uneducated men can.
Support Reform Movements – I'm an educated woman in Boston. It's not fair that I can't vote, but uneducated men can.
I am a wealthy Southern slaveowner. If the reformers succeed in ending slavery, I will lose much of my wealth.