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Two-Column Notes: 19th Century Reform Movements

Directions: Complete the following two-column notes template using the assigned excerpts (Ch 14, Section 3)
from the textbook. If you run out of room, you may continue your answers onto a lined piece of paper; staple the
pieces of paper together when youre finished.
A reminder on how two-column notes work:

Focus Question: WHY and HOW did 19th century social movements seek to REFORM America?
Main Idea
Temperance Societies

Details
1. Why did mostly women join the temperance movement?

2. Why did business leaders support the movement?

Main Idea:
3. Was the movement successful? Why or why not?

Caring for the Needy

Main Idea:

1. How were the mentally ill treated in jails?

2. How did Dorothea Dix advocate for the rights of the

mentally ill?

3. Describe proposed changes in the prison system during this

time period.

Spreading Ideas Through Print

Main Idea:

1.
Why were newspapers a good medium for spreading ideas of
reform? Give at least TWO reasons.

2. What beliefs did Sarah Hales magazines try to instill in women?

Creating Ideal Communities

Main Idea:

1. What is a utopia?

2. How did Shakers try to create a reformed society?

Using the template on the next sheet of paper, write the final draft of your summary below: