The Reform Movement
Political Origins
Religious Influences
• The ideals of liberty and equality in the Declaration of Independence inspire
• Second Great Awakening stresses free will rather than predestination
• During the Jacksonian era, more people can vote than ever before
• Critics say slavery and other injustices violate democratic deals
• Revivals encourage people to reform their lives
• Finney teaches that individual salvation is the first step to the reform of a society
people to try to improve society
Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes the information shown in the graphic organizer?
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• 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.*
• 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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• The Southern states were leaning toward emancipatión of the slaves.
• Slaves were hopeful to acquire jobs in Northern industries.
• There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped
• The slaves headed west in the hopes of acquiring cheap land and jobs.
• There were sympathetic individuals throughout the South who helped slaves escape.
What did the Second Great Awakening and the abolition movement have in common?
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• Both relied on new technologies. -
• Both relied on religious belief.
• Both relied on cash crops.
• Both relied on new immigrants.