Question

Why did so many Americans take part in reform movements?

A. Women gained the right to vote.
OB. Religious involvement increased.
OC. It was a good way to earn a living.
D. People wanted to live simple lives.

Answer 1

B. Religious involvement increased.

Many Americans took part in reform movements in the 19th and early 20th centuries because of a growing religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening. This movement emphasized individual responsibility and moral purity, and inspired people to work for social and political change. Many reform movements, such as abolitionism, temperance, and women's rights, were led by religious leaders or inspired by religious beliefs.