Most were responsible reformers but some like Carrie a nation were irresponsible agitators.
William Barret Travis was born August 1, 1809 and died March 6, 1836. He was an American teacher, lawyer, and soldier. He was in command of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo, where he was killed along with all of his men. He was surrounded by thousands of Mexican troops and facing near-certain death, he wrote a letter. It was considered to be one of history's most heroic letters.
"Locke's Second Treatise" is the one among the following that most inspired the inclusion in the declaration of independence of the right of the people to revolt against a tyrannical government.
Flappers were young, liberated, and scandalous; they rejected the old ways and became enthusiastic over jazz and popular culture. They bobbed their hair, smoked, and wore short skirts.