Age of Reform.

NOTE: could use a stronger thesis In the 19th century America began to develop and expand complexly. At the same time more and more people were becoming aware of the state of their environment and the need to reform these entities. They saw the hypocritical and harsh conditions that lay within their country. They saw it in education, mental health, women's rights and so much more. These people fought to reform these institutions and fulfill …

…The reforms that occurred in the 19th century were for the expansion of democracy. The groups of people who fought for reform based their proposals on the democratic ideal of equal rights. The reforms of education, women's rights and mental health all claimed to this promise. They all supported that people should have the same opportunities, treatment and fairness. These 19th century changes had a deep impact in affirming the basic rights of the people.