Baltimore Polytechnic Institute November 29, 2012 A/A.P. U.S. History Mr. Green

Objectives: Students will describe to what extent the ante-bellum reformers built a foundation for the realization of reforms during a later time period AP Focus The Second Great Awakening releases a torrent of religious fervor, combining a belief in moral self- improvement and a wish to expand democracy by means of evangelicalism. Religion and Reform are among the new AP themes. From the 1830s to 1850s, the nation experiences a burst of reform activity. Various movements set out to democratize the nation further by combating what they see as institutions and ideas that thwart the expression of democratic values and principles.

CHAPTER THEME The spectacular religious revivals of the Second Great Awakening reversed a trend toward secular rationalism in American culture and helped to fuel a spirit of social reform. In the process, religion was increasingly feminized, while women, in turn, took the lead in movements of reform, including those designed to improve their own condition.

Continue your work on Presidential Election Charts 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848 Decades Chart for the 1840’s due Monday Quiz on Monday covering today and tomorrow

What factors created a climate favorable to reform in the early 19 th century? List several evils that the reformers of the period tried to eliminate

What common vision of a better world did the reformers have? Explain whether you would characterize the reformers as idealists or pragmatists?

In groups of 4, students will read, “A Portrait of the Reformers” and collaboratively answer the questions on the assessment sheet.

Students will answer the 5 th and 6 th questions on the Reformers’ Convocation.

Finish reading all of Chapter 15 and begin reading Chapter 16 Work on those ID’s!!!