Antebellum Reforms
Webster defines the word antebellum as existing before a war (especially the Civil War). The Civil War was a means for reform, but there were many reforms that took place before the Civil War; some of which became issues in the war. Some of these reforms dealt with Christianity in the government and public schools, slavery and womens rights and the morality of war. President-elect Andrew Jackson wanted the people of America to become elevated so that they would become endowed with divinity. He felt by this endowment they could perfect the institutions of America and God would lead and speak through the people in their democracy. On the other hand Horace Mann felt that the most im
He felt that all slaves should be freed and that slave owners should receive no compensation because they were committing a sin by keeping slaves. The Declaration of Sentiments actually adds the word women into the Declaration of Independence. They also felt that the Declaration of Independence applied to all people, including women. Garrison felt that the Declaration of Independence applied to all people, including slaves. These to men have different opinions of the best way to do the same thing, guarantee the prosperity of America. If war be right, then Christianity is wrong, false, a lie. We should be very appreciative to all of these reformers that fought tireless to fight for the rights and liberties that we take for granted today. The Declaration of Sentiments, issued by the women's rights conventions at Seneca Falls, New York in July 1848 fought for equal rights for women. Every man who understands Christianity knows that war is wrong. A very important reform that took place was equality. There were also some reformers who fought against war. He felt that if the students were not given the proper guidance the government would self-destruct.
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