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It began in 1756 and ended in 1769.
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Reformed the way children were educated.
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1820 The Missouri Compromise (used to maintain balance between free and slave states in the United States) is passed.
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The temperance movement began in the mid- 1830's and ended the 19th century.
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A rule of limiting or forbidding raising, condsideration, and discussing of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decison- making body.
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1839 Abby Kelly begins travelling and lecturing against slavery.
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1840 The Rochester, New York newspaper, Workingmen’s Advocate promotes public education for children.
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an attempt to improve conditions inside prisons
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1875 Smith College opens in Massachusetts, a women’s college created and endowed by Sophia Smith’s estate.
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1920 The Nineteenth Amendment -- The Susan B. Anthony Amendment -- giving women the right to vote is passed.