Reform Movement Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the expansionist movement: When Mexico becomes independent from Spain, many Americans look at it as an opportunity to take land such as New Mexico, Texas, and Cali.
Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify: Expansionist start using term Manifest Destiny to refer to belief that god wanted US to own all of North America.
Describe the Temperance Movement: Temperance means drinking in moderation which many pushed for but some pushed for prohibition
Describe the Abolition Movement: With growth of cotton industry in early 1800’s, slavery also grew. By early 1800’s many opposed to slavery began to speak out against it on moral grounds
Describe the Education Reform Movement: Reformers wanted to start public school system from tax money
Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference. In early 1800’s women were supposed to influence and make a difference privately.