Slavery was a part of the American lifestyle in the beginning of the 19th century. It had been part of America since the beginning of the presidents and continued to grow with each passing decade. During the “slave era” of America, democracy was also beginning to bloom as it created a better government with the help of each president and their presidencies. Slavery died down during the late 18th century, but with Eli Whitney’s …showed first 75 words of 751 total…

…showed last 75 words of 751 total…of losing votes. The reform movement also brought about large word wars between the northern states and the southern states. Arguments and fights broke out between the North and South, and divided the nation over a few issues. The democracy of the United States was in actuality, two separate democracies. The reform movements of the 19th century, both led to the Civil War, as well as prolonged the start and agitation of the Civil War.