In this assignment, you will read three primary sources that address progressive causes such as the abolition of slavery, women’s rights, and temperance. You will also write a short essay in which you identify the primary audience for each source, and then compare and contrast how the authors of each source attempted to convince their audience to support their desired reforms.
Throughout the nineteenth century, social and religious reformers hoped they could turn the tide of public opinion in favor of their causes. The following sources address the abolition of slavery, women’s rights, and temperance. The men and women who were active in each reform movement relied upon the transmission of ideas about their causes to public audiences who would then—they hoped—take action towards growing the movements and implementing the various reforms they sought.
After studying the following primary sources, craft a short essay where you identify the primary audience for each source, and then compare and contrast how the authors of each source attempted to convince their audience to support their desired reforms. Focus on persuasive language and imagery, and highlight evidence from the documents in your response.
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