Utopian Communities In The 19th Century

In the early 19th century many religious and secular utopian communities started to spring up across the united states. These utopian communities were considered social experiments that embraced forms of communism or socialism. During this time, economic, political and social changes created a concern for many Americans about their future and that of their nation. Some believed that these changes had effects on morality, the ability of their communities to prosper and even the integrity of family. Abolitionists and women’s rights organizations intensified the debate over inequality and slavery. Some people sought reform whether it be religious in nature or enlightenment ideals as a solution for improvement.
Several of these utopian communities