APUSH lecture 14 Era of Reforms in Antebellum America

Burned-Over District

Original if Second Great Awakening

Located in New York

-SGA would cause multiple reforms in education, slavery, and women’s rights

What was the Era of Reforms?

A period in American history from 1790 to 1890 marked by various social and political movements aimed at addressing issues like slavery, women's rights, education, and temperance.

What was the abolition movement?

A social and political campaign aimed at ending slavery and promoting equal rights for African Americans.

Who were key figures in the abolition movement?

Key figures included Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth.

What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?

Held in 1848, it was the first women's rights convention in the U.S. and launched the women’s suffrage movement. Made declaration of sentiments

What did the Temperance Movement advocate for?

The Temperance Movement advocated for the reduction or prohibition of alcohol consumption.

What were educational reforms in the Era of Reforms?

Movements aimed at establishing universal public education and improving educational standards.

Who was Horace Mann?

An educational reformer who promoted public education and the establishment of normal schools for teacher training.

What was the impact of the Second Great Awakening?

A religious revival movement that encouraged social reforms, including abolition and temperance.

What role did women play in reform movements?

Women were integral in various reform movements, advocating for social justice, education, and suffrage.

What was the Underground Railroad?

A secret network that helped slaves escape to free states and Canada, facilitated by abolitionists.

Charles Grandson, Finney

American religious leader, inspired Christians to reform society to be better

• Christians would reform slavery and women’s rights

Peter Cartwright

A prominent American Methodist preacher and revivalist during the Second Great Awakening, known for his vigorous preaching style and opposition to slavery.