As America was developing its industrial capabilities, the old way of doing things began to fade away. On one hand, this was good because more rights were available to more people. On the other, some folks complained of a sweeping moral decay. Women and religion were seen as having a big role in preventing American society from slipping too far. Whether you’re talking about elimination of prostitution, alcoholic consumption, dueling, stricter Sabbath observance, improved education, changes in the prison system, or the abolition of slavery…they all had a very strong moral and spiritual tone. Setting aside abolition, which of the other reform movements had the most historical significance and why?