They chose to create the declaration of independence because the English were being oppressive toward the new colonies. Since they didn't like it the created the document to break free of the English to be able to fight them. Even though there was already bloodshed they wanted to end that.
Answer: Mainly the women's movement, temperance, and abolition.
Explanation: Women were heavily involved in all reform movements in the antebellum era, bu they were the most involved in the women's movement, temperance, and abolition.
