We need change in America...sound familiar?

History has a tendency to repeat itself over time. The 2nd Great Awakening caused the change in America that we talked about in class today. Students began working on the reform movements that took place during the 1800s such as the Temperance movement, Workers' Right, Education, improvement for the Needy, Abolition, & Women's' Rights.

Following your conscience...it's not a bad thing

Students read about following their conscience (page 415), found out what transcendentalism means, and how Henry David Thoreau's thoughts about civil disobedience influenced future leaders in America and the World. We also began discussing the 2nd Great Awakening (page 417) and its affects on Americans. This will lead us into the section discussing the "Reform movement" in America.