DBQ ESSAY Q: In what ways did ideas and values held by Puritans influence the political, economic, and social development of the New England colonies from 1630 through the 1660s? In what is known as New England, the beginnings of a singular society was becoming established in the 1630’s-1660’s. The impetus of their migration was religious persecution in England. Their extreme adherence to strict religious rules greatly influenced the development of their political, economic and social aspects. In regards, politics go, the Puritans had some interesting views.
The American renaissance of the early 19th century manifested itself in three forms: The second great awakening, the social reform movement, and literary romanticism. Discuss in some detail, the focus and activities of two of these areas of expression Between two of the major forms that many people focus on, in “the second Great awakening” and the “social reform” movement, many new ways and activities occurred during this time, almost a type of enlightenment, changing society completely. The Second Great Awakening had a tremendous effect on American society by spawning a large number of social reform movements; a great encourager of such reforms was the evangelist Charles G. Finney. Finney was to bring in new methods and a new attitude towards revival. Jonathan
Following the scientific revolution, a new way of thinking was born. This new approach, known as the Enlightenment, sought out new ideas about government, economics, religion, and education. The Enlightenment, also known as the age of reason, reached its peak in the mid 1700’s and brought great change to the world. The ideas of the Enlightenment were based on that of philosophers; men who analyzed the divine rights of monarchs, union of church and state, social equality, and the idea of a more democratic government. Men such as John Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beccaria were the main people whose ideas influenced the Enlightenment and the birth and independence of the United States.
There were many forces and ideas that motivated forces inspired efforts to remake and reform American society during the antebellum years. Americans were turning to make society better by dividing antebellum (Before the civil war). It was abolitionism, attempting to end slavery. Promote women’s rights and turn to god. Battle poverty and darkness behind this movement were there major movement’s abolitionism.
During the time period between 1825-1850, ideals of equality, liberty and the pursuit of happiness defined democracy and were inculcated into the masses of America through a series of reform movements that emerged in the antebellum era. During the years of 1825-1850 reform movements in the United States sought to expand democratic ideals through religious reformation during the Second Great Awakening, reformations on human rights as in the abolition of slavery or the womans movement, and changing political views like the expansion of voting rights. In the Age of Reform one of the first practical aspects of improvement was creating the House of Refuge which segregated youthful offenders from more hardened older criminals. This is found in document A. Prior to this reform, these children were not benefiting from incarceration.
The English colonies in America were established for a variety of reasons including economic and religious factors. Other reasons for colonization include the desire to expand the British Empire, establishing order, protecting colonies and to rehabilitate debtors. Religious factors that contributed to the establishment of the English colonies occurred in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland. In England, due to Henry VIII 's action upon breaking his ties with the Roman Catholic Church and making himself head of the Church of England, it stimulated religious reformers into carry out purification of English Christianity. These religious reformers, known as Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England from within.
DBQ: Reform Movements From 1825-1850, there was a series of political and social reforms throughout the United States that sought to shape democracy. At the time, there was a desire for the country to conform to a utopian-like society. In order to fulfill this vision, many changes had to be made. Many reforms focused on issues such as temperance, the public education system, rehabilitation, women’s suffrage, and the abolition of slavery. In the United States, there was a sort of “temperance crusade” per say happening at the time.
Colonists, with strong roots in the past, developed their way of life in North America. There are many factors that helped do this, and they are the key to the development of their way of life. These factors consist of Religion, Interactions with Native Americans, Self-Government, and Slavery. Religion helped develop a way of life for colonists. Religion helped set laws, and basically rules that everyone should follow.
Western principles were copied in the organization of the bureaucracy and military. Peter the Great tried to change the overall appearance of the people by having nobles shave their beards and dress in Western styled clothing. He also tried to increase education in math and technology. Although his intentions and rule brought a lot of change, all classes were defiant towards his autocratic rule. Catherine the Great increased the authority of the central government.
Indians on the reservations continued to seek ways to cope with this new order. They sought to achieve competency through education and to find a place in White society by mastering a profession or a craft. The AIDA was different in the 19th Century the ‘Friends of the Indian’ reform organization stressed cultural pluralism and self-determination, and sought to apply social science methodology to the solutions of the Indians’ problems. The Indian Rights Association supported the AIDA goal of protecting Indian property. Otherwise it remained committed to its historic position and eradication of Indians and through