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reform movements

coordinated efforts made by groups of people to bring about positive changes in society

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civil

the practice of being polite, respectful, and fair to other people

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political

something that relates to the government and how decisions are made in a society

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suffrage

the right to vote in elections

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temperance

the practice of not drinking alcohol or using it in moderation

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Dorothea Dix

19th-century activist who worked in reform movements for better treatment of people with mental health issues

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Seneca Falls Convention

meeting that marked the beginning of the women's suffrage movement and inspired many people to work towards equality for women

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