By Kayla Muschong, Larissa Tasich, and Kayura Mendonza

In the mid-1800s, several reform movements worked to improve American education and society. People wanted to make the U.S. a better place. They felt that by acting, they could make things better. The temperance movement was a campaign to try to stop the drinking of alcohol. Workers were unhappy with working conditions and they fought for what they wanted. By the 1830s, Americans felt that better schools were necessary. This led to the building of many public schools and private colleges.

Important People and Terms Horace Mann Elizabeth Blackwell Temperance Movement Second Great Awakening Revival

A meeting to reawaken religious faith In 1830, America’s interest in religion grew. Some preachers were circuit riders, or preachers who rode from town to town, often holding his meetings in a tent. The preacher gave sermons urging individuals to give up their sins. This led to many individuals wanting reform.

A renewal of religious faith in the 1790s and early 1800s. The Second Great Awakening was named after the Great Awakening that took place in the 1700s. This was the time when many people took an interest in religion.

A campaign to stop the drinking of alcohol in the early 1800s. Drinking large amounts of alcohol was not unusual during this time. Alcohol created problems because most people would spend all their money on it and not have enough money for their families.

The temperance workers gave out pamphlets that tried to get people to stop drinking. They also created many petitions. At one point, a million people had signed. Business owners supported the temperance movement because if their workers were drinking it, then they would not be able to do their work right. Many laws were passed, banning alcohol, but most were repealed. The temperance movement was a big influence on society all the way into the 20 th century.

By the 1830s, many American workers were upset with working conditions. Many women were not paid enough for the dangerous work they were doing in the factories. Women from the Lowell Mills banded together and formed a labor union. They wanted better working conditions. As many as 1,500 women went on strike.

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The strikes were somewhat effective. But, when the Panic of 1837 came, the movement for better working conditions stopped. This is because it became hard to get a job and the workers did not want to risk losing their jobs.

By the 1830s, many Americans thought that better public schools were necessary. Then, the first board of education was set up in Massachusetts. Horace Mann was the head of the board. He wanted to create a single school system. Later, most northern states had opened public elementary schools. Private colleges were also founded by churches and other groups.

It was very hard for African Americans to get an education. This is because it was illegal to educate them in the south because slave owners did not want a rebellion. But, some colleges did accept African Americans. Oberlin was the first college to accept both women and men. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to get a medical degree.

In Conclusion… Americans wanted revival and a better community. They fought to stop the drinking of alcohol. This influences us today. Workers fought for better rights and working conditions. Americans wanted opportunities for a better education.

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