In what ways did the "spirit" of the American Revolution and Second Great
Awakening contribute to the start of the Reform Era? *

The reform era in US was the time when there were more progressive laws made for women and racial minorities, inspired by the ideas of the Revolution and Liberty.

Explanation:

The reform era was a period in US when there were many laws that changed from the archaic ones to new progressive ones more in tune with the psychological basis of the Great awakening and the revolution itself.

There were more progressive laws made for women and racial minorities during this time including the right to vote for women, the making sure of guarantee of education to all citizens and the relaxation in segregation.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.