The reform movements of the 19th century significantly accounted for many conflicts, which inevitably led to civil war. Many people thought it was time to fight for recognition and transform the American economy. This certainly occurred among ordinary Americans who felt a deep sense of commitment to highlighting their concerns to the public. The religious zeal established in these people came from the Second Great Awakening. This wave strongly influenced minorities, such as slaves and women, to break the chains of slavery and emancipate themselves under appropriate circumstances. However, when these problems began to arise, slavery received the most attention. This means that reforms, such as those on women's rights, were eclipsed and women once again waited another long few years to gain their rights. Looking back at history, women were the last “species” to receive the same rights as men. Not to mention the lifestyle created specifically for women, such as the cult of domesticity, which showed the home as a feminine sphere. Yet women referred to home as a moving cage. Although men continued to view women as helpless species, many respective women, during the pre-war period, showed society just what a woman could do such as speaking their priceless truths, hosting meetings and participating in numerous protests which indicated the capabilities of a woman. . This means that women became involved in other movements that did not concern them at all, as their evangelical spirit pushed them to work for human goodness. Women during the antebellum era spoke to society, hoping to encourage those who joined their congregation. One of these women, called Sojourner Truth, delivered her speech in 1851 at the Women's Convention in Akron,...... in middle paper......or black, served to work for the abolition of slavery, helping to find their voices as well as their rights. In conclusion, women over the decades have fought, from protests to trials, to assert their rights. “Will women soon be treated the same as men?” The day when women and men will have equal rights is still underway and has a long way to go compared to the pre-war period. However, what makes the women so unique, especially during this era, are the many contributions these dutiful women played a role in seeing dramatic changes in American society. Some of the extraordinary ideas they developed explain the success that led to what we now call America. It is demonstrated, therefore, that women are certainly not a defenseless species, but are useful citizens who arouse a lot of commitment for their "race" and nation..