Reform movements emerged in America in the mid-nineteenth century in part because of a
A. declining importance placed on religious piety.
B. desire for social stability and discipline in the face of change.
C. fear that civil war was going to engulf the nation.
D. belief that society needed to break free from its old traditions.
E. pessimistic assumption of the natural weakness of individuals.
Answer: B
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