Reform Movements and the Expansion of Democratic Ideals The years between 1825 and 1850 marked the reform movement era that spread democratic ideals the country was founded on. Throughout the fights for equal rights‚ freedom of religion‚ and institutional improvements‚ citizens leaned more towards having a democratically governed country. This era was the time when everyone fought for the same rights white men had. Colonial women‚ who were expected to endure their husband’s abuse and alcoholism
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Plato’s ideal state by referring to the Republic‚ book IV and VII. To what extent do you agree with Plato’s idea that the kings should be philosophers? Why? Why not? Concept of create an ideal state really need to long effort and time. This concept and long standing debate that how should be an ideal state is explains in Plato’s Republic book IV and VII. In Republic‚ Plato explains the features of an ideal state and he claims that the kings should be philosophers. He thinks to govern a state and
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Republicanism vs. The Democratic Ideals To understand the similarities and differences between ‘republicanism’ and the democratic ideal‚ you must first understand some basic vocabulary. Republicanism was defined by John Adams as‚ “ A government‚ in which all men‚ rich and poor magistrates and subjects officers and people‚ masters and servants‚ the first citizen and the last‚ are equally subject to the laws.” Meaning that republicanism is not about the people having power‚ but about the power that
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The Women’s Rights Movement Today we see that any women can be the head of a motor company‚ the secretary of state‚ maybe even become the president of the United States. For decades it was almost inconceivable for most women to achieve any of these important accomplishments. Women have been trying to gain the rights that men have had since the 1840s (Mass 6). The Women’s Rights Movement was also accepted as feminism‚ which was the most important event in history for the millions of women who fought
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The Progressive Era The Progressive Era illustrated a reform movement during a period of economic growth. The effectiveness of the movement included the destruction of the major corporations in America‚ transportation development from the 1860 through the 1900s‚ and urbanization. The Progressive Era successfully passed reform movements and the 17th Amendment but limited the rights of women and children. Theodore Roosevelt developed many progressive policies. The 1907 Washington Post political
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responses? 6.. Who benefits the most from a strong central government? How? 7. Did Shays’ Rebellion have the salutary effect of “refreshing the tree of liberty”? Explain your response 8. Did the U.S. Constitution define a democratic government? Is a democratic government possible in an economically polarized society? vahjsdvahkdbkjasdsssffbkfhksjhflöisjflaJFKLSDBFHJKSDHFLKAJDFKLEIZIUREWQOIDFJAKLDM-A Zinn Ch. 5 Questions 1 How much colonial opposition was there to British rule in 1776
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Chapter 13 The Rise Of A Mass Democracy Due: Vocabulary: Deference Puritanical Mudslinging Spoils Denominations Evangelical Hard money Soft money Usurpation Favorite sons Machine Temperance Populist Divine right Common man Nullification Tariff Exposition annexation abomination People‚ Events‚ and Ideas: Andrew Jackson John C. Calhoun Henry Clay Martin Van Buren William Crawford Peggy Eaton John Quincy Adams Daniel Webster Denmark Vesey Robert Hayne
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The democratic reforms instituted in Athens from 463 to 451 BC by both Ephialtes and his ‘successor’ Pericles are wide ranging and unprecedented for their era. The political upheaval in the 5th century BC is often cited by modern historians as a ‘radical’ shift from conservative democracy to a liberal‚ direct democracy involving all citizens. The oligarchical institution known as the Areopagus‚ comprised of ex-archons from the two aristocratic classes‚ was the largest obstacle in the way of full
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ordinary mans wants. He practiced involving the “common man” in issues such as politics and reform movements. The Jacksonian period‚ in fact‚ did live up to its characterization of fulfilling the needs of the “common man”. Involving the “common man” in politics was a must in Jackson’s eyes. His strong beliefs and participation in American politics later developed into “what we know now” as the Democratic Party. He believed that every man should have a say in how his country’s government operates
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The basic ideals of progressivism posit that social and historical developments cannot be avoided. The ideology of progressivism beliefs that movement is directed towards an ideal which could include the perfection of human nature as well as the society. The individuals who are driven by progressivism have the idea in mind that at the end of history there will be absolute freedom‚ social equality‚ utopia as well as economic equality for all the people. The future is viewed as being superior compared
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