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Unit 4: Period 4: 1800–1848

An Age of Reform

Explain why reform movements from temperance to abolition and women's rights grew between 1800 and 1848, who led them, and what they achieved.

Topic 4.11 · 13 min read

This lesson comes with the AP United States History plan

In this lesson

  1. 01Why reform surged after 1815
  2. 02Reforming behavior and building institutions
  3. 03From gradual emancipation to immediate abolition
  4. 04Women's rights grows out of reform
  5. 05Worked examples
  6. 06Where students lose points
  7. 07On the exam

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