The Spirit of Reform

2. the theory that slavery should be ended gradually
3. a philosophy stressing the relationship between human beings and nature, spiritual things over material things, and the importance of the individual conscience
7. being most frequent or common
10. an association focusing on spreading the word of God and combating social problems
11. a system in which members of a political party meet to choose their party’s candidate for president or decide policy
12. prison whose purpose is to reform prisoners
13. the act or process of freeing enslaved persons
14. hostility toward immigrants
17. person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment
19. to make payment for a loss or injury

1. an outward expression or display
4. the immediate ending of slavery
5. the right to vote
6. an established organization or corporation
8. a community based on a vision of a perfect society sought by reformers
9. moderation in or abstinence from consuming alcohol
15. something established or brought about as if by force
16. the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate’s supporters
18. a literary, artistic, and philosophical movement in the late 1700s and early 1800s emphasizing the imagination, the emotions, and the individual above society
20. to leave or withdraw