Why did so many reform movements gain strength between 1830 and 1860

Second Great Awakening

Explanation:

US 1830 to 1860 was a crucial time for american reform, i.e improvement for betterment. As the period involved many reform movements : Abolitionist movement (for removing slavery), temperance movement (to reduce alcohol sale), other education & labour reform movements.

The primary reason of these series of reforms has been 'Second Great Awakening'. It occurred as a protestant religious revival in US during 19th century. This spread emotional preachings as a part of religion, which ignited the values of freedom & liberty; in the minds of US population.

the answer is a

explanation:

the hebrew bible is the sacred text of judaism;

the koran is that of islam.

among eastern religions, the sacred scriptures of hinduis are the four vedas and the upanishads, among others.

a main characteristic in these books is that un most of them we find certain "norms" of behavior, as is the case of the bible that has it's commandments. these rules are to regulate the behavior of believers and faithful of their respective faith.

these rules tell us what is right and what is not.