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During the 19th century, England's literature reflected the country's significant development and upheaval due to the Industrial Revolution and the growing middle class. What was one of the factors that contributed to this change in England's society?
During the 19th century, England's literature reflected the country's significant development and upheaval due to the Industrial Revolution and the growing middle class. What was one of the factors that contributed to this change in England's society?
- The lack of interest in other areas such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
- The decline of the British Empire
- The influence of other people's cultures and viewpoints (correct)
- The loss of control over the British colonies in North America
Which areas did England focus on colonizing in the 19th century, apart from North America?
Which areas did England focus on colonizing in the 19th century, apart from North America?
- Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (correct)
- South America and Africa
- The Caribbean and Central America
- Asia and Europe
After the American Revolutionary War, what happened to England's control over the British colonies in North America?
After the American Revolutionary War, what happened to England's control over the British colonies in North America?
- The colonies became independent
- England regained control over the colonies (correct)
- England lost control over all the colonies
- New colonies were established in North America
Which of the following statements about the British colonies in North America during the 19th century is true?
Which of the following statements about the British colonies in North America during the 19th century is true?
In the 1860s and 1870s, what happened to the majority of the British colonies in North America?
In the 1860s and 1870s, what happened to the majority of the British colonies in North America?
Who is considered one of the founders of the modern novel?
Who is considered one of the founders of the modern novel?
Which writer played a significant role in the development of transcendentalism?
Which writer played a significant role in the development of transcendentalism?
Who is considered one of the most popular and influential writers of all time?
Who is considered one of the most popular and influential writers of all time?
What intellectual movement did Ralph Waldo Emerson play a significant role in?
What intellectual movement did Ralph Waldo Emerson play a significant role in?
What are some themes explored in Ralph Waldo Emerson's works?
What are some themes explored in Ralph Waldo Emerson's works?
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Study Notes
England in the 19th Century
- England's literature in the 19th century reflected the country's significant development and upheaval due to the Industrial Revolution and the growing middle class.
English Colonization
- England focused on colonizing areas apart from North America, particularly in Africa and Asia.
- After the American Revolutionary War, England lost control over the British colonies in North America.
British Colonies in North America
- In the 1860s and 1870s, the majority of the British colonies in North America gained independence and became part of Canada.
Literature
- Jane Austen is considered one of the founders of the modern novel.
- Henry David Thoreau played a significant role in the development of transcendentalism.
- Charles Dickens is considered one of the most popular and influential writers of all time.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Ralph Waldo Emerson played a significant role in the development of transcendentalism.
- Themes explored in Emerson's works include individualism, nature, and spirituality.
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