The introduction of these reforms came from the newly formed middle class, who lived in big industrial cities. These reforms caused both positive and negative changes on the American culture. The rise in importance of education was one positive consequence, while the hostility toward Catholic immigrants and urban riots were some of the negative ones. Social reforms from the Second Great Awakening shaped the culture and social environment of the United States from 1820 to
The introduction of these reforms came from the newly formed middle class, who lived in big industrial cities. These reforms caused both positive and negative changes on the American culture. The rise in importance of education was one positive consequence, while the hostility toward Catholic immigrants and urban riots were some of the negative ones. Social reforms from the Second Great Awakening shaped the culture and social environment of the United States from 1820 to