Age of Reform

NOTE: could use a stronger thesis
In the 19th century America began to develop and expand complexly. At the same time more and more people were becoming aware of the state of their environment and the need to reform these entities. They saw the hypocritical and harsh conditions that lay within their country. They saw it in education, mental health, women's rights and so much more. These people fought to reform these institutions and fulfill the promise that lay within the Declaration of Independence. Reform movements were to change the horrible conditions and assert the rights of the people given by the founding fathers.
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