In the early 1800s, society considered temperance to be an acceptable cause for female reformers because this issue related to

Temperance was considered an acceptable reform effort for women because it related to the maintenance of the home and was connected to moralism. These were seen as two acceptable areas for women to channel their energies. The eradication of social ills was very as an important component of social welfare work.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.