American History and Literature Overview

They were seen as glorious people with important roles in society.

The intentional spread of diseases and warfare.

Documenting experiences in the new land and interactions with indigenous people.

<p>They had a huge variety of rich traditions, cultures, and songs, which were passed down from generation to generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were seen as problematic and different, and were often abandoned by society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal testimonials</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blues and Jazz</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Segregation laws in the Southern states and factory jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colonialization efforts and spread of religious beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ongoing conflicts between european settlers and the indigenous habitants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flourishing economy and improved living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agrarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Racism and segregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shift from agrarian to industrial economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To end racism towards black people and discriminatory laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boycotts or Non-Violent protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separate spheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That Americans were destined to expand throughout the continent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Racism and segregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enslaved individuals were seen as three-fifth of a person regarding representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The American Civil War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Renaissance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landscapes and the supernatural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>German philosophy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One's true self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free form and innovative punctuation styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cultures and dialects of small areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The lack of representation in the Modernism genre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

North American tribes with rich traditions and social structures before European settlement.

Indigenous individuals recognized for embodying both male and female traits, valued in many tribes.

European arrival drastically reduced Native populations from millions to around 250,000.

Indigenous social systems altered due to European influence, affecting roles like two-spirit individuals.

Writings from the 17th-18th centuries documenting European experiences and interactions with Native peoples.

Firsthand accounts included in writings to support ideas.

Efforts to establish colonies and spread religious beliefs.

A society primarily based on agriculture and farming.

Transition from agrarian to industrial economies, leading to urbanization.

A belief that men belong in public work and women at home.

The belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent.

Legislation that forced relocation of indigenous nations to the west.

A constitutional clause counting enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation.

A severe global economic downturn in the 1930s that caused widespread hardship.

A cultural movement in the 1920s centered in Harlem, New York, celebrating Black American culture.

Musical genres that shaped the themes and style of Harlem Renaissance literature.

The movement of approximately 150,000 Black Americans to northern cities for jobs during the Great Migration.

A struggle for social justice aimed at ending racial discrimination and achieving equality for Black Americans.

Ongoing social issues related to systemic racism and segregation in the United States.

Economic growth following World War II, leading to improved living standards for many Americans.

Methods used during the Civil Rights Movement to resist discrimination without violence.

The constitution allowed states to decide whether to continue slavery after independence.

Northern states mostly abolished slavery, while Southern states continued it, creating a divide.

Enslaved individuals in the South revolted, notably in Virginia and Louisiana.

The Civil War led to the complete end of slavery, but racial discrimination persisted.

Literary period focused on nature and human emotion in writing.

A literary movement aimed at establishing a distinct American identity with themes of nature.

Both British and American Romanticism favored landscapes, imagination, and deep emotions.

Poetry featured innovative styles and explored themes like war and freedom.

Philosophical movement emphasizing individuality and nature revealing one's true self.

Literary genre showcasing the culture and dialects of various U.S. regions, including social criticism of stereotypes.