'Reform Movements in 1850’s America\r'

'During the early-mid 19th century, many reform movements took prop throughout the world, specific tout ensembley in the unite States. The main types of reform movements that took redact were sociable, institutional, ghostly and abolitionist reforms. Many systems went through reformations, almost of them putting emphasis on the caprice of majority rule. Social reforms such(prenominal) as a advance for utopian societies tried to push values and morals on the dysfunctional American society, looking to make it a more democratic one.Abolitionist movements such as the movement for womans rights and the abolition of slavery all reinforced the American idea of bear upon treatment, just like institutional reforms in the public education and prison systems. spiritual reforms also spawned the Second Great Awakening, which revive democratic ideals by setting break down moral standards for society. One of the largest reform movements that had the superlative effect on the United St ates was what took place within and around the institution of slavery.The orbit became split 50/50 oer the very delicate issue of the abolishment of slavery which, if abolished, would affect the economy and social structure of the United States with a great magnitude. The majority of the ones who favored the abolishment of slavery believed so because they supported democracy; which in essence secured equal treatment, basic rights and hazard for its citizens .Abolitionists such as Sojourner Truth, a freed colored woman who gained her freedom in 1829, short-circuit her ideas about ridding the country of slavery and promoting womens voter turnout through literature and public speeches. Advocates such as this woman spread their ideas, promoting democracy which helped to gradually change the American outlook towards a more equal society. correspondent to this was the\r\n'