It would have been better for you to put your question in the context of the time you're asking about. And your answers can be found just beneath the surface of the answers you're getting. Your first two answers are arrogant and wrong. Even when your goals are the same (there are those of us who remember the civil rights movement of the sixties) it's hard to take being micromanaged from outside by people who have no understanding of local conditions or how best to fix them, when you see their methods are going to make things worse instead of better. There's something about the southern "character" that was exported to the west, an independent and self-reliant spirit, that makes it more difficult to suffer fools, and southerners also tend to be more religious, so they're likely to look at do-gooder Yankees and think, "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"
There were many reform movements that have happened in America. Some of these include suffrage, equality, socialism, populism, and abolition.
Important reform movements in America during the mid-1800s include: the Second Great Awakening (Christian revival movement), Women's Reform & Abolition (women & blacks faced many restrictions, setbacks & limitations that segregated & oppressed them in society).
The Second Great Awakening, a religious revival movement in the early 19th century, significantly influenced various reform movements in America, promoting ideals of individual agency and moral improvement. Its emphasis on personal salvation and social responsibility inspired many to advocate for causes such as abolition, women's rights, temperance, and education reform. This religious fervor fostered a sense of community and activism, encouraging individuals to work toward societal betterment in alignment with their newfound spiritual values. Thus, the Second Great Awakening served as both a catalyst and a moral framework for the reform movements of the era.
Women were involved in reform movements during the antebellum era largely due to the limitations placed on their rights and roles in society, which motivated them to seek social change. Many women were drawn to movements such as abolition, temperance, and education reform, viewing these causes as interconnected with their own struggles for equality and social justice. Additionally, the emerging middle-class culture provided women with more opportunities to organize and advocate for their beliefs, leading to greater involvement in public life. This activism also laid the groundwork for the women's suffrage movement in the following decades.
Many leaders of reform movements sought to address social injustices and promote greater equality and rights for marginalized groups. They aimed to improve conditions related to issues such as education, labor, women's rights, and abolition of slavery. Their efforts were driven by a belief in the potential for societal improvement and the need for systemic change to create a more just and equitable society. Ultimately, they sought to inspire collective action and foster a sense of empowerment among individuals and communities.
what did many white southerners do to try and stop the movement
Reform
There were many reform movements that have happened in America. Some of these include suffrage, equality, socialism, populism, and abolition.
reform
Many became involved in reform movements. (APEX)
Many became involved in reform movements. (APEX)
industrialization and the growth of cities
Since the United States began in an activist manner, it became common for reform movements to start. The Constitution allows for freedom of expression of ideas, even radical ones.
They believed America should live up to the promise of freedom.
the Second Great Awakening
Middle class, college educated women
the Second Great Awakening