Religion Sparks Reform: The Second Great Awakening + Slavery and Abolition- vocab words

Revival

Is an emotional

meeting designed to

awaken religious faith

through impassioned

preachingand prayer.

Transcentalism

A philosophical and literary movement (led by

Ralph Waldo Emerson) that sought truth in

nature and personal intuition, not just religious

dogma. Emphasized self-reliance and living a

simple, moral life

Abolition

The movement to end slavery (viewed as the

greatest moral sin).

Temperance

A drive to limit or ban the sale and consumption of

alcohol (seen as destroying family values).

Cult of domesticity

A powerful 19th century belief that housework and childcare were the only proper activities for a married woman.

Strike

A work stoppage(refusal to work) organized by employees to pressure the employer to meet demands(higher wage gaps) better conditions etc.

Lowell System

:A factory system where housing and production were controlled by the owner.

Second Great Awakening

A Massive religious revival

movement that swept the U.S.

after 1790A Massive religious revival

movement that swept the U.S.

after 1790

Utopian communities

Experimental groups (like the Shakers)

formed to create "perfect" societies,

attempting to live cooperatively and

morally. (Most were short-lived).

Decleration of Sentiments

• Grievances: Listed 18 complaints against male control,
  including lack of control over wages, property, and
  education.