Reform Movements

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    Reform Movement

  • The Abolitionist Movement

    It began in 1756 and ended in 1769.

  • Education Reform

    Reformed the way children were educated.

  • Missouri Compromise passed

    1820 The Missouri Compromise (used to maintain balance between free and slave states in the United States) is passed.

  • Temperance Movement

    The temperance movement began in the mid- 1830's and ended the 19th century.

  • Gag Rule

    A rule of limiting or forbidding raising, condsideration, and discussing of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decison- making body.

  • Slavery

    1839 Abby Kelly begins travelling and lecturing against slavery.

  • Women;s Rights

    1840 The Rochester, New York newspaper, Workingmen’s Advocate promotes public education for children.

  • Prison Reform

    an attempt to improve conditions inside prisons

  • first womens college

    1875 Smith College opens in Massachusetts, a women’s college created and endowed by Sophia Smith’s estate.

  • The right for Women to vote

    1920 The Nineteenth Amendment -- The Susan B. Anthony Amendment -- giving women the right to vote is passed.