AP US History question:
After 1815, American society was shaped by an economic “market revolution” and a religious “2nd Great Awakening.” These developments significantly affected women and contributed to their changing status both inside and outside the home. Discuss the evolution of women’s roles and women’s opportunities in the family, the workplace, and society.
The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that put a strong focus on equality and women's rights. Women started to be seen as less of a "pawn" in the house and more as a valuable economic and moral asset in the workplace.