Women's Reform Movement Analysis
Over the years, the U.S has changed dramatically to get to how it is today. Even though there were many events and time periods that contributed to the formation of the United States, one of them played a key role in our society. This time period is known as the Second Great Awakening. This specific “era” consisted of a plethora of movements that focused on different ideas and beliefs. The reform movements in the U.S during the 1800s had a massive impact on expanding democratic ideas; In particular, abolition, women’s rights, and education.
Abolition was one of the most influential and significant movements of the time. This idea focused on getting rid of slavery. Before this aspect of life was reformed, the belief used to be that the colored …show more content…
One of the most influential women’s rights leaders was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In her speech “Declaration of Rights and Sentiments”, she states that “mankind is a history of repeated injuries and seizures of power on the part of man, seeking to establish an absolute tyranny on her” (Document 6). This statement shows that men tend to take advantage of women in their favor and that this needed to change. During the 1800s, schools for girls were just starting to open up for both races. Today, women are allowed to be educated, are even able to work, and can also have a say in their …show more content…
Back then, education wasn’t very important as it is today. There was no learning standards, grade levels, or even a base to rely on. However, that all began to change. American citizens demanded tax supported schools so that it could eventually improve in an efficient way. On the other hand, this idea resulted in a spark of disagreement with those who sent their children to private schools, which weren’t tax supported. One of the most important leaders of the movement was Horace Mann. He added different teaching and learning programs. In addition, he had also doubled the amount that the state spent on schools to enhance the learning experience like it is today. In document 3, he states, “I believe in the existence of a great, immortal immutable principle of natural law”. This excerpt from his speech demonstrates that people should be the ones who decide whether or not they want to learn--not the
Abolition was one of the most influential and significant movements of the time. This idea focused on getting rid of slavery. Before this aspect of life was reformed, the belief used to be that the colored …show more content…
One of the most influential women’s rights leaders was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In her speech “Declaration of Rights and Sentiments”, she states that “mankind is a history of repeated injuries and seizures of power on the part of man, seeking to establish an absolute tyranny on her” (Document 6). This statement shows that men tend to take advantage of women in their favor and that this needed to change. During the 1800s, schools for girls were just starting to open up for both races. Today, women are allowed to be educated, are even able to work, and can also have a say in their …show more content…
Back then, education wasn’t very important as it is today. There was no learning standards, grade levels, or even a base to rely on. However, that all began to change. American citizens demanded tax supported schools so that it could eventually improve in an efficient way. On the other hand, this idea resulted in a spark of disagreement with those who sent their children to private schools, which weren’t tax supported. One of the most important leaders of the movement was Horace Mann. He added different teaching and learning programs. In addition, he had also doubled the amount that the state spent on schools to enhance the learning experience like it is today. In document 3, he states, “I believe in the existence of a great, immortal immutable principle of natural law”. This excerpt from his speech demonstrates that people should be the ones who decide whether or not they want to learn--not the