Why were women active in early reform movements?

Because women wanted to help push the rights of their own gender, and figured that being involved helped give them recognition.

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battle of survival between farmers and the rabbits during the great depression

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.