13 resolutions set forth in Stanton’s “Declaration” was the goal of achieving the “sacred right of franchise.”2 The sometimes-fractious suffrage movement that grew out of the Seneca Falls meeting proceeded in successive waves. Initially‚ women reformers addressed social and institutional barriers that limited women’s rights; including family responsibilities‚ a lack of educational and economic opportunities‚ and the absence of a voice in political debates. Stanton and Susan B. Anthony‚ a Massachusetts
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Charlie Shinske During the Progressive Era‚ pressure from labor‚ suffrage‚ and conservation movements profoundly changed the course of American history. Many of the reformers’ ideas clashed with the male-dominated‚ capitalist economic structure present at the turn of the century. Some of the intended reforms opposed the current system‚ but the level of social unrest necessitated change. Businessmen and activists alike initiated the reforms during the Progressive Era. Government‚ due to the intention
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Walter Rauschenbusch was born on October 4‚ 1861 in Rochester‚ New York. Rauschenbusch was the son of a Lutheran missionary to German immigrants in the United States. He graduated from the Rochester Free Academy and then studied for four years in Germany‚ returning in 1883 to simultaneously finish at the University of Rochester and begin seminary training. On June 1‚ 1886‚ he was ordained a minister of the Second German Baptist Church in New York City‚ where he became aware of social problems from
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special sessions of the legislature‚ which may last for a maximum of 30 calendar days. Annual legislative sessions are near the top of the list of constitutional reforms proposed by those who would like to see a more streamlined state government. Reformers believe that the affairs of modern state government are too complex to handle in biennial
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writing his powerful hymn‚ “A Mighty Fortress‚” that has stretched across time and linguistic barriers‚ ministering to listeners and readers from numerous generations‚ past to present. I understood Martin Luther to be a priest‚ professor‚ monk and reformer‚ but remained unfamiliar with his work as a composer until today. I have memories of singing this hymn with my schoolmates in Catholic mass as a young girl‚ however I have not previously been educated in the hymn’s authorship and context. When
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Chapter 7: Immigrants and Urbanization Section 1: The New Immigrants I. Through the Golden Door A. Immigrants wanted to escape famine‚ land shortages (pop of Europe doubled in 100 years)‚ religious‚ and/or political persecution (Russia drives out Jews)‚ and some intended to earn money and return home (birds of passage) 1. Old immigrants: 1800 – 1880 10 million immigrants came from northern and western Europe (GB‚ Ireland‚ Germany‚ Scandinavian countries)
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2nd Great Awakening: 1820-1859 People: Rev. Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875)‚ whose career took off after his dynamic evangelical revivals in the late 1820s in New York’s upstate "Burned-Over District." Finney’s brand of Christianity demanded perfection but allowed for repentant sinners to return to the fold. Barton W. Stone - an important preacher during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century. He was first ordained a Presbyterian minister‚ then was expelled from the church after
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and the contributions he made in law enforcement that set America on the path of police professionalism‚ as a leader and example for all in law enforcement. | Intro to Policing Class | Table of Contents Introduction 4 The Model of a True Reformer 5 The Primary Objective for Vollmer 6 The Press and Police 7 The Public and Police 8 Police and Criminals 9 Conclusion 11 References 12 Introduction The primary subject of this paper will involve taking a look into the life and
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Martin Luther and John Calvin were two religious reformers who were similar in that they both believed that religious authority rested in the Bible. But‚ they had different views of sacraments and religious doctrines. During the 16th and 17th centuries‚ Lutheranism and Calvinism began to gain a lot of attention. Both these men were leading influences of the Protestant Reformation‚ which was a time period when people began to question the church and how government and society should be adhered. The
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morals and in intellect.” Welcoming modern education The atmosphere was completely ready for Lord Macauley to lay the foundation of modern education in India by 1835. Missionaries and their supporters as well as National leaders‚ intellectuals and Reformers not only welcomed but exerted pressure on the company to encourage and promote western education in India. Missionaries believed that modern education would lead the people to adopt Christianity. Humanitarians‚ intellectuals and nationalist leaders
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