Historians often describe the time period from 1820 to 1850 as the era of Jacksonian Democracy, characterized by the rise of universal white male suffrage and a celebration of the “common man.” In what ways and to what extent did this democratic impulse impact American reform movements in the first half of the Nineteenth Century?

Using the documents and your knowledge of the time period 1820-1850, answer the question with reference to THREE of the following:
- Women’s rights
- Moral reforms
- Education
- Religion

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!