accompany my core values I also have a set of classical value which are: Temperance‚ Prudence‚ Justice and Fortitude (Ethics Game‚ 2012). I also agree with these choices and can relate as in various situations I am able to demonstrate astuteness towards conflicts and use the self-interest of all evolved to resolve the issue. When issues cannot be resolved in a acceptable manner‚ this is where my skills of restraint from temperance and steadiness from prudence thrive and enable me to access the situation
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large religious gatherings‚ also gave the devout opportunities to practice their religion and for potential conversions of non-believers. In addition to a religious movement‚ other reform movements such as temperance‚ abolition‚ and women’s rights also grew in antebellum America. The temperance movement encouraged people to abstain from consuming alcoholic drinks in order to preserve family order. The abolition movement fought to abolish slavery in the United States. The women’s rights movement grew
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Anthony was an American social reformer and feminist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. In 1852‚ along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton‚ she founded the New York Women’s State Temperance Society. This was done after Anthony was prevented from speaking at a temperance conference because she was a woman. Anthony then founded the Women’s Loyal National League in 1863. The league conducted the largest petition drive in the nation’s history up to that time. About 400‚000 signatures
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The 21st amendment to the constitution is a repeal of the 18th amendment which criminalized the sale‚ manufacturing and transportation of alcoholic beverages‚ so in turn you cannot talk about the 21st amendment without starting with the 18th amendment. By the late 1800s‚ prohibition had sprung up across the United State‚ driven by religious groups who considered alcohol‚ specifically drunkenness‚ a threat to the nation. By the late 19th century‚ these groups had become a powerful political force
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consistently applied to moral decision making. They show positive patterns of behavior. However‚ vices are negative patterns of behavior‚ often harmful to one’s self or others. The seven virtues are faith‚ hope‚ charity‚ prudence‚ justice‚ fortitude‚ and temperance. The seven deadly sins are pride‚ envy‚ gluttony‚ lust‚ wrath‚ greed‚ and sloth. Practicing one virtue can protect one from the temptation to perform an act which is sinful. Charity is love. It is devotion to others‚ which requires strength
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In the words of Benjamin Franklin‚ there are “no gains without pains.” Likewise was his bold yet daring task to achieve the impossible‚ which is moral perfection. Through much contemplation‚ he complied together thirteen virtues that‚ he believed would guarantee a man’s perfection. Even though he wasn’t ever able to arrive at a completely faultless life‚ his efforts ultimately improved and bettered his life. Because of his sixth virtue‚ frugality‚ Franklin’s finances flourished. Franklin said that
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public to become functioning members of society. During the second great awakening churches attempted to assimilate all of societies out casts with their doctrine. The abolitionist and feminist movements helped to expand the ideals of democracy. The temperance movement was seen as a larger effort to create a more productive‚ aware‚ and participatory democratic society. In the short term these reforms took away freedoms‚ but in the long term sought to expand the ideals of democracy. Institutional reforms
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U.S. History 1865 to 1945 Worksheet Matrices Using the information from your textbook and classroom discussion complete the following matrices. 1. Era of Reconstruction Matrix While completing the Matrix‚ contrast presidential reconstruction plans with congressional reconstruction. Note key people‚ major dates‚ policies‚ and outcomes for the New South. If necessary‚ additional rows may be added to the matrix. Plan Key People Dates Policies Outcomes Lincoln’s 10%Plan Abraham Lincoln Andrew
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alcohol within the United States. This made it impossible to legally buy or consume a drink‚ which was the culmination of years of advocacy from supporters of the measure. The temperance movement‚ which originated in the 1830s‚ aimed to eliminate the consumption of alcohol from society. It was led mostly by women‚ and temperance quickly became synonymous with the women’s rights movement of the time. By 1847‚ Maine (a Protestant stronghold) had
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fourth‚ general virtue are temperance‚ courage‚ and wisdom‚ which correlate with the three parts of the soul. In order to achieve inner harmony‚ every part of the soul must be fulfilling its proper function. In Plato’s theory‚ Hamlet needs to look at the big picture of achieving inner harmony. In order to reach the goal of achieving inner harmony‚ Hamlet has to figure out another way of easing his anger other than the vengeance of his uncle. The virtues of temperance‚ courage‚ and wisdom need to
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