Thursday, January 12, 2012
American Civilization/ What do you think about this?
The Shakers, or "Shaking Quakers" were a group of Quaker members with different practices, with fear of persecution, they left England and settled near Albany. The Shakers believed that their treater Ann Lee as the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, hence their formal name, The United Society of Believer's in Christs Second Appearing. They were known for their success in innovation and the consistency of producing goods at high levels. One of the more distinctive traits of this group of people is the fact that they practiced Celibacy, even in marriages. They were one of the only groups of the time giving women equal power in both religious and governmental circles. Though men and women still lived in different quarters in the house and when they ate, they still shared the same amount of chores and responsibility.
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