1. The Great debate
During and after the enlightenment, government official began debating whether idea of “equality” should be extended to the slave population
The first abolitionist movement was led by William Wilberforce of the British parliament
made the argument that slavery went against the nation’s Christian Morals

2. Obj. How did the revolution impact social reform movement?
The Great Debate
Abolition of Slavery
Early Feminist movement
Limited Reform
Conservatism vs. Liberalism
Expectations:
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3. Announcements
Homework Reading
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4. The abolishment of slavery
Abolition of Slavery
Between 1807 and 1820, most Europeans nations abolished the slave trade and by the mid 19th century most of countries abolished slavery all together
The abolishment of slavery
1833- England
1848 – France
1865 – U.S
Brazil

5. Early Feminist Movement
As the enlightenment and revolutions pushed for the ideas of equality and freedom, many educated feminist writers emerged in western Europe
Olympe De Gouges – Argued for the natural rights of women during the French revolution
Mary Wollestonecraft – Promoted women’s education
Mary Astell –pushed for marriage rights

6. Limited Reform
In spite of these arguments women gained few rights during the 19th century
More upper-class women would pursue an education, however many middle and lower class women in Europe and the Americas remained uneducated
The work of the early feminist would help push for women’s suffrage in the 20th century

7. Conservatism vs. Liberalism
As more people began to debate whether rights should be extended to women, Natives, and black population two ideologies (belief systems) emerged.
Conservatism – Led by Edmund Burke, argued that societies would naturally change and that no drastic social change should occur
Liberalism – Argued for more immediate changes for economic and political equality

8. Analyzing the arguments for women’s rights
1. What is the main argument of the author
2. Conservatism or Liberalism
3. Explain why?

9. Abolition of slavery Author C or L Why Doc.1 Doc.2 Doc.3 Doc.4 Doc.5