Political Origins: Religious Influence:
-the ideals of liberty and equality in the -second grand awakening stresses free
declaration of Independence inspire will rather than predestination
people to try to improve society -revivals encourage people to reform their lives
-during the Jacksonian era, more people -Finney teaches that individual salvation is the
can vote than ever before first step to the reform of a society
-critics say slavery and other injustices
violate democratic ideals
Use the chart to answer the question
Which of the following best summarizes the information shown in the graphic organizer?
a the reform movement drew on ideals of individualism, equality and salvation
b in the 1800s, religion has more influence over Americans that the countrys established political ideals
c the jacksonian era is praised for expanding suffrage but criticized for violating civil rights
d the reform movement during the 1800s was due to the desire of americans to exercise their free will