AP European History Flashcards: 19th-Century Social Reform
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Identify a key family associated with the British feminist movement.
The Pankhurst family were prominent feminists who pressed for legal, economic, and political rights for women.
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Identify a key family associated with the British feminist movement.
The Pankhurst family were prominent feminists who pressed for legal, economic, and political rights for women.
What was the central goal of the abolitionist movement?
The abolitionist movement was a nongovernmental reform effort focused on ending serfdom and slavery.
What major political party in Great Britain grew out of the workers' reform movements?
The British Labour Party developed from labor unions and movements that initially promoted social and economic reforms.
How did religious groups contribute to 19th-century social reform?
Many religious, nongovernmental movements assisted the poor and worked to end serfdom and slavery, such as through the Sunday School movement.
What were the main objectives of 19th-century feminists?
Feminists pressed for legal, economic, and political rights for women, as well as for improved working conditions.
Provide two examples of nongovernmental reform movements from the 19th century.
The abolitionist movement, which sought to end slavery, and the Sunday School movement are two key examples.
Define mass-based political parties in the context of 19th-century Great Britain.
These were sophisticated political organizations, such as the Conservatives and Liberals, that emerged as vehicles for social, economic, and political reform.
In what area did the goals of 19th-century workers' movements and feminist movements intersect?
Both workers' movements and feminist movements advocated for improved working conditions.
What was a primary driver of the various calls for social reform between 1815 and 1914?
Intellectual developments during this period resulted in various movements and calls for widespread social reform.
How did workers organize to promote social and economic reforms in the 19th century?
Workers established labor unions and broader movements to advocate for social and economic reforms.
Besides political parties, what other types of organizations worked for social reform?
Various nongovernmental reform movements, many of which were religious, assisted the poor and worked to end serfdom and slavery.