1. Reform, Revival, and Rise of Sectionalism
Americans in the Mid-1800s
Reform, Revival, and Rise of Sectionalism

2. SETTING UP YOUR I.N.

3. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
To what extent did the reform movements of the mid-1800s improve life for Americans? (Chapter 18)
How was life in the North different from life in the South? (Chapter 19)
How did African Americans face slavery and discrimination in the mid-1800s? (Chapter 20)

4. PRE-READING
STEP 1: Behind your Blue Unit Overview, answer the following questions to your best ability. ONLY USE THE TOP HALF OF THE PAGE
How would you define the word reform? Then, write a sentence using the word as you have defined it.
What are some types of reform movements you can think of (today or historically)?
How do people’s beliefs and values impact society’s need for reform?
STEP 2: Small Group Discussion
Share your answers in your table groups of 4
Agree upon:
A definition of reform
2 examples of reforms you know of or have heard about
Be prepared to share with the class

5. GROUPS SHARE

6. REFORM
To make change in order to bring about improvement, end abuses, or correct injustices.

7. EXAMPLES OF 21st CENTURY REFORMS

8. GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE Tape Map on to page 102
Tape Questions to page 103 – book style
Use the textbook to complete
Due Wednesday, April 18

9. PART TWO

10. REFORM MOVEMENTS: MID-1800s
WOMEN’S RIGHT
EDUCATION
AFRICAN AMERICAN RIGHTS
PRISON
1. Copy this image on the bottom half of the page under your blue Unit Overview
THINK ABOUT:
Why might each of these areas need reform?
What was going on during Westward Expansion that would call for reform?
How did the country’s past play a part in what Americans in the 1800s might want in the future?
2. Work with your table partner to come up with at least 2 arms off of each type of reform