The Shakers

By thunder0205

  • Shakers followed Mother Ann Lee to the United States

    Shakers followed Mother Ann Lee to the United States
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  • The first colony established was in Nikayuna

    The first colony established was in Nikayuna
    Their governing principals included celibacy and agrarian communal living.

  • The first Shaker building is built in Harvard, Massachusetts

    The first Shaker building is built in Harvard, Massachusetts

  • Era of Manifestations

    Era of Manifestations
    This was hen their colony had its most population. It was also called the golden age.

  • The Shakers reach their zenith with about 6,000 members living in 19 communal villages

    The Shakers reach their zenith with about 6,000 members living in 19 communal villages
    This boosted everything the shakers did.

  • The Draft Law of 1863 is enacted during the Civil War.

    The Draft Law of 1863 is enacted during the Civil War.
    this stated that all able-bodied men 20 to 45 years old were subject to being drafted for three years

  • Fewer than 12 Shakers remain in two 200-year-old villages.

    Fewer than 12 Shakers remain in two 200-year-old villages.
    Most of the shakers die out due to dieseases and sickeness.