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    Democratic Ideals 1820-1850 Between the 1820’s and the 1850’s‚ America went through drastic changes in its society. There were many reform movements going on at the same time while some people demanded for change and equality‚ the others believed change would come to ruin America. All of this turmoil between the people boiled up into the Civil War. There were many factors that split the North and the South from each other and influenced them to go to war. Slavery was probably the

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    DBQ: The Reform Movements of 1825-1850 During the time period between 1825-1850‚ ideals of equality‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness defined democracy and were inculcated into the masses of America through a series of reform movements that emerged in the antebellum era. These reforms were based on the desire to make America a civilized‚ utopian society. The main types of reforms in this era were social reforms‚ religious reforms‚ institutional reforms‚ and abolitionist reforms. The main social

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    periods of time where reform movements have sought to expand democracy. One of these periods is the era of 1825-1850. There were many events occurring during this time that pushed democracy further. The desire to make America a civilized‚ almost utopian society and religious revivals occasionally adequately expanded democratic ideals‚ while movements for equal rights among women and slaves tried to put true democratic ideas on the table. Reform movements in the period of 1825-1850 did much to expand

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    From 1825 to 1850reform movements in the U.S sought to expand democratic ideals by Religion‚ morals‚ women’s rights and abolitionism‚ which in the main part worked. However‚ Nativism did not support the idea of democratic ideals‚ and some didn’t support the reforms. Morals were used to expand democratic ideals by reform movements. Document A‚ according to the Fourth Annual Report which was influenced by the second great awakening claims that prisons should be reformed. If it is‚ this would be

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    Mr. Hammond Q2 Essay2 11/24/13 Reform Movements Democratic ideals are either personal qualities or standards of government behavior that are felt to be essential to the continuation of a democratic policy. Democratic ideals led to Reform movements from 1825 to 1850 such as the 2nd great awakening and the change of views on slavery. The 2nd great awakening was the central of the rest of the reform movements and there were three steps to trying to abolish slavery. One of the steps to removing

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    period from 1820-1850 were the years of change for the American society. It was a period of time when the most important and diversified events that occurred in the American history; it was a period of time to break free from old habits and beliefs that had been left behind. The main goal of the reforms was to make the society a better place for everyone. And the reforms did bring magnificent changes to slavery‚ women’s rights‚ and people’s morality. One of the most successful reform efforts was

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    many reform movements took place throughout the world‚ specifically in the United States. The main types of reform movements that took place were social‚ institutional‚ religious and abolitionist reforms. Many systems went through reformations‚ most of them putting emphasis on the idea of democracy. Social reforms such as a push 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

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    worked hard to promote the idea of democracy and human rights. Reform movements had a major impact in expanding democratic ideals. It promoted democracy effectively throughout the nation. Between the years 1825-1850reform movements sought to expand and emphasize democratic ideals in order to maintain a more equal society for all. The Second Great Awakening‚ led by Charles G. Finney‚ played an important role in the reform movements that expanded the idea of democracy. The period of religious revivalism

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    In the duration of time between the years 1825-1850‚ many reform movements were occurring as American citizens fought for the reformation of many laws and institutions. There was the temperance movement‚ aimed toward lessening alcohol consumption‚ and in extreme cases‚ the complete abolishment of it‚ and the women’s rights movement that struggled with the task of equality for women in society and politics. Prison and church reform were also popular causes as people observed the injustices in prisons

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    DeMase Between the years 1825 and 1850‚ the United States was undergoing a series of reform movements. At the same time‚ America was rapidly growing and diversifying. Movements were designed to adapt to the new‚ bigger nation. They inspired the creation of new institutions as well. Americans had different feelings about their expanding nation. Some welcomed the changes‚ excited about the growth. Others became worried about the future of America. The reform movements came as a result of these different

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