Why was there a need for reform in the US during the mid-1800s?

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Annie

31 October, 14:35

Why was there a need for reform in the US during the mid-1800s?

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Mariana Newton · Answer 1

One of the reasons why there was a need for reform in the US during the mid-1800s is because the US was expanding economically at a rapid pace, as well as expanding to the west, and there was practically no government oversight of growth--which led to people and firms being taken advantage of.