What does the documents of "An Age of Reform" suggest about slavery, abolition and freedom?

The Age of Reform relates in an all encompassing manner with the
abolition movement. This movement to end slavery became increasingly more radical by the mid
1850's. Individuals that led this effort found themselves allying with others that had priorities
in other areas of need. Reform not only existed in attempts rid our nation of slavery but those
involved in this movement also found themselves in religious arenas to make our nation more
"godly." This religious fervor has been historically known as the Second Great Awakening. Couple
these two areas of reform with attempts to curtail alcoholism and the initial women's suffrage
movement and you have the makings of an era of total reform. Take special note to look into the
backgrounds of personalities such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd
Garrison and John Brown. These individuals will provide a quality basis behind the Age of Reform
just prior to the American Civil War.