1. Antebellum period
The Second Great Awakening brought religion to the forefront of American society and influenced people's behavior and beliefs. ... Other efforts to educate schools were created for the deaf and blind. In 1817 Thomas Gallaudet established a school for the deaf in Connecticut. Over the next 34 years similar school for the deaf had been established in 14 states. ... In general people were treated more humanely. ...
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