Second Great Awakening
What was the main goal of the Second Great Awakening?
To achieve personal salvation and encourage societal reform.
Why did factory owners hire women and children instead of men?
They were paid lower wages.
Who is known as the "Father of American Education"?
Horace Mann
What was the abolition movement?
A movement to end slavery in the United States.
What did the Seneca Falls Convention advocate for?
Equal treatment of women and the right to vote.
Who were the key figures in the Second Great Awakening?
Preachers and other religious leaders
What were the goals of the labor reform movement?
Better pay, a 10-hour workday, and safer working conditions.
What changes did Horace Mann advocate for in schools?
Longer school years, better teacher pay, and improved training.
What newspaper did William Lloyd Garrison create?
The Liberator.
Who organized the Seneca Falls Convention?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott.
How did the Second Great Awakening inspire reform movements?
It motivated people to improve themselves and society.
What was the temperance movement?
A movement to limit alcohol consumption.
How did education reform aim to help the less fortunate?
By providing free, mandatory schooling to advance
What was Frederick Douglass's autobiography called?
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
What was the main goal of the Women’s Rights Movement?
To secure equal rights and suffrage for women.
What does the term "religious revival" mean?
A movement to for religious faith
Why was alcohol consumption viewed as a social problem?
It was linked to addiction, poor health, poverty, and family issues.
Why was public education important during the 1800s?
It was seen as a way to create equal opportunities and improve society
What role did Harriet Tubman play in the Underground Railroad?
She helped over 300 slaves escape to freedom.
How were women viewed in society during the 1800s?
They were expected to focus on home and family, without access to formal education or voting rights.
How did the Second Great Awakening address social problems?
By inspiring efforts to improve and change society
Why did temperance efforts struggle to succeed in the 1800s?
Alcohol use was widespread and extremely common
What training improvements did Horace Mann propose for teachers?
Better teacher preparation programs.
How did Uncle Tom's Cabin impact readers?
It exposed the harsh realities of slavery and influenced public opinion.
Who was Susan B. Anthony, and what did she fight for?
A leader in the Women’s Rights Movement who worked for women’s suffrage and equality.