Discuss the Major Reform Efforts That Emerged,mostly in America's Cities,during

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Essay

Discuss the major reform efforts that emerged,mostly in America's cities,during the first half of the 1800s.Why were these reforms necessary? What groups were most likely to be involved in the reform movements?

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Definitions:

Monarch

A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor, who usually inherits their position by birth.

Parliament

A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in an assembly of elected representatives who are responsible for making laws, often featuring two houses (bicameral) or one house (unicameral).

Pragmatic Sanction

The Pragmatic Sanction was a decree issued by Charles VI in 1713, which allowed his daughter Maria Theresa to succeed him, aiming to ensure the continuity of Habsburg territories.

Habsburg Lands

Territories in Central Europe ruled by the Habsburg dynasty, known for its role in European politics, especially from the 15th to the early 20th century.