Sarah and Angelina Grimke were members of a wealthy southern family who rejected slavery for religious purposes. In the 1830s, they moved into a northern Quaker community where they began their fight again slavery. Their first hand experience of slavery made them popular speakers,

Historians are just recently beginning to see that the reform movements during the "Age of the Common Man" were due in a large part to the "common woman." Women obviously played an essential role in social development mainly because they found the courage to emerge from their "proper sphere." They clearly over-stepped their boundaries; thus causing a great clamor that was heard throughout the country. For doing this, all Americans are eternally grateful. Women during the mid-1800s saw that there was a great injustice being done to them. They were being stereotyped and forced to operate inside a limited area - the woman's sphere. The majority of the women disagreed with what was occurring and felt it was time for a change. Unfortunately, not all women could become involved in the movement due to economic and personal reasons. The lower-class women were obliged to stay home and care for the children, as well as maintaining the household. The more privileged women wee allowed to escape the limits of the home and help make a difference. The courage and strength of these women will be re

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