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http://theirworld.org/news/seven-celebrities-who-really-care-about-education
https://www.biographyonline.net/business/robert-owen.html

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What Criticism of American Society did the individual have?

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What Criticism of American Society did the individual have?

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Robert Owen wanted to improve the lives of factory workers. He believed that "man was shaped by his environment and surroundings", so he felt it was necessary to provide education and respectable surroundings for his workers. Owen also believed that there needed to be a better education system for young children and he was strongly against child labor. He was unsupportive of organized religion because he thought it created prejudice men. Finally, Owen believed America needed to have more Utopian communities.

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What methods did the person use to improve American life?

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What methods did the person use to improve American life?

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To improve everyday life, Owen showed philanthropy to his own workers and tried to make factory conditions desirable. He did not want his workers to work long hours for little pay.  Owen also built a school to educate the future generation of workers, and he banned the employment of children under age 10. He spoke out against organized religion, which helped a small group of people feel valued and heard. Finally, he attempted to build a Utopian community called "New Harmony", which he believed would bring the people of Manchester closer together.

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What success did the individual have in promoting reform?

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What success did the individual have in promoting reform?

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Owen's reforms were successful because factory workers felt valued when working in his factories, because the environment and surroundings were much nicer than those usually found in factories. Children that used to be employed were now able to attend school, which improved their education and prepared them for the workforce. Finally, while his attempt at building an ideal Utopian Community was unsuccessful, he raised the public consciousness about ownership of a property and how I important it was for communities to work together.

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What detail(s) of the person's work made him or her an interesting historical figure?

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What detail(s) of the person's work made him or her an interesting historical figure?

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I believe Owen is an important historical figure because he reformed on some issues that many wouldn't consider reforming on. For example, he strives to improve the factory conditions for his workers, which could have reduced the profitability of his factory, but he did not care. He cared more about improving the lives of his workers than profit, which is rare for a business man like himself. I also believe that he's important because he treated children the way they should be treated. They are simply too young to work long hours in factories, so it is very beneficial that he built schools for kids.

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What lasting impact, if any, did the person's reforms have on American society?

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What lasting impact, if any, did the person's reforms have on American society?

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Robert Owen's impact on society was that he taught people how to balance their lives between working and peaceful living. He discouraged people from working long hours, and instead, wanted his workers to enjoy all that life has to offer. He also believed that education was extremely important, so he ensured that younger children received a good education in order to grow into smart adults.

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Who is a modern day equivalent reformer? Why is this person similar?

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Who is a modern day equivalent reformer? Why is this person similar?

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Shakira is a good modern day equivalent reformer. While she doesn't fight for factory workers and religion, she provides underprivileged South American children with quality education. Like Owen, she believes that education is a major component of childhood development, and she works hard to ensure that millions of kids can have access to schools. Shakira is a member of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics and a member of the Emergency Coalition for Global Education Action.