The Restoration Movement was a religious movement in the early 19th century aimed at restoring the original Christian church as described in the New Testament. It sought to unify various Christian denominations by emphasizing a return to the teachings and practices of the early apostles, rejecting creeds and human traditions. Key figures in this movement included Thomas Campbell and his son Alexander Campbell, who founded the Disciples of Christ and the Church of Christ. The movement encouraged believers to study the Bible independently and promote Christian unity, leading to the establishment of numerous congregations across the United States.