1. what did a sense of optimism and their religious beliefs encourage many americans to do during the early nineteenth century?
(points : 2)
spend more time with their families

accept the flaws in society

start missionary work overseas

work in social reform movements

8. what was the purpose of the seneca falls declaration of sentiments? (points : 2)
to ask men to join the crusade for women's rights
to state the case for women's rights
to explain to new yorkers why women should get the vote
to declare the emotional issues behind women's rights

15. which group describes results of the california gold rush of 1848-49?

group a:
- food was scarce
- disease was widespread
- the population became diverse
-levis were invented

group b
-most miners found gold.
-california collected new taxes
-spanish missions gained donations.
-wranglers were invented

1. work in social reform movements

The Second Great Awakening caused a wave of religious movement and beliefs. Those involved, especially women, began reform movements to include abolition, temperance, prison reform, immigration reform.

8. to state the case for women's rights

The Seneca Falls Convention was a meeting of women interested in advancing rights and gaining the right to vote. The suffrage movement grew out of the reforms of the Second Great Awakening. The women in attendance created the Declaration of Sentiments which declared the reasons why women should be granted the right to vote.

15. Group A:

- Food was scarce

- Disease was widespread

- The population became diverse

-Levis were invented

The Gold Rush caused many to migrate West in hopes of finding gold. However, many were unable to find gold and with a lack of settlement, resources were scarce. The West had Asian immigrants in addition to blacks, Irish, and Mexicans were all living together. The lack of settlement resulted in few rules or institutions to support the area.

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explanation:

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