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Second Great Awakening and Women’s Rights – American Social Reform

 The Second Great Awakening and Women’s Rights Movement reshaped American society between 1790 and 1920. This transformative period witnessed unprecedented social change through religious revival meetings and the push for women’s equality. Religious fervor spread across the nation through camp meetings and innovative preaching methods. Women found new opportunities for public speaking and leadership in…

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The Cotton Economy and American Society (1793-1860)

The cotton gin’s invention in 1793 changed American society in ways that shaped the nation’s development for generations. This simple machine multiplied cotton processing capacity fifty-fold, transforming what was once a limited crop into the foundation of Southern agriculture. The innovation sparked dramatic growth in cotton production, with exports rising from 487,000 pounds in 1793…

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