Although between the years 1825-1850, some movements in the united states sought to expand democratic ideals like abolitionism , juvenile delinquency, religion reform, and women's rights, to increase the rights of the american people others did not show democratic ideals but instead wanted change in temperance and education.

In documents 1,2,3,5, and 7 were reforms to increase the democratic ideals of equal rights and political participation of the American people. In document 1 it says that the criminals shouldn't be punished instead we should try to correct their crimes. This idea supports democratic ideals because it said we should separate the kids from the adult prisoners. Dorothea Dix was a spy who acted as a prisoner to see what …show more content…
In document 2 Charles G. Finney says the churches will reform society. The drunks and infidels would be converted to the church. This helps expand democratic ideals by bringing social order throughout society and giving everyone equal opportunities to change himself. This document was based on the 2nd great awakening. It was a revival movement to change Americas religion because not that many people were going to church. It gave people opportunities to uphold their free will and change their lives for the better. Now they had a choice, unlike before, they did not. In document 3 it says "am I not a woman and a sister?" and shows a black female with chains tied around her. This supports democratic ideals because this was part of the abolitionist reform, which tried to end slavery. This supports the idea of equal rights and opportunities for African American slaves have equal rights as the white Americans in society. This document was based on the women movements and abolitionism. This document was intended for women, specifically for african american women to fight for their rights. last but not least is document 7 which talks about the unfairness of the American government. Women don't get to