HIST205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Shakers, William Lloyd Garrison, Great Salt Lake
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Market revolution changed things like poverty and other problems in society. Churches, fraternal orders, political clubs, etc. began to stand up to help minimize these problems. Most members of these groups were poor and wanted people to see their points of view. Many of these people would take on many issues. Instead of trying to act on society problems, they wanted to escape the society all together. Established their own communities that varied in structure and motivation. Close the widening gap between rich and poor. Efforts to own property communally introduced communism and socialism. Shakers believed men and women were spiritual equals and their work was equally important. Called shakers because of their religious ceremonies that involved their dancing. Church of jesus christ of the latter-day saints. Claimed to have found ancient tablets that he transcribed as the. Acted like a king - absolute power over followers. Refusal to separate church and state - religion should control everything we do.
