Question

Why was there a need for reform in the US during the mid-1800s?

A. Cities were expanding rapidly and crime was increasing
B. Workers were working long hours in dangerous factories
C. Slavery was spreading into new states
D. All of the above​

Answer 1

Women were a major part of several reform movements of the 1800s and early 1900s. These reform movements sought to promote basic changes in American society, including the abolition of slavery, education reform, prison reform, women’s rights and temperance (opposition to alcohol)