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What ideology does Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur emphasize in his writing about America?
What ideology does Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur emphasize in his writing about America?
- The superiority of European culture
- The importance of centralized government
- The need for a class-based society
- The concept of a melting pot of races (correct)
How does Thomas Jefferson describe the ideal American in his writings?
How does Thomas Jefferson describe the ideal American in his writings?
- As a wealthy industrialist
- As an agrarian worker with good character (correct)
- As a dependent citizen of Europe
- As a member of the ruling class
Which philosopher is associated with the theory of natural rights that influenced American ideology?
Which philosopher is associated with the theory of natural rights that influenced American ideology?
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Thomas Hobbes
- John Locke (correct)
- Voltaire
What image does America embody according to Crèvecoeur's perspective?
What image does America embody according to Crèvecoeur's perspective?
What is a significant contrast that arises in American identity as per the mentioned ideologies?
What is a significant contrast that arises in American identity as per the mentioned ideologies?
What aspect of American Romanticism emphasizes spontaneity and individual emotions?
What aspect of American Romanticism emphasizes spontaneity and individual emotions?
In W.C. Bryant's work 'The Prairies', how is the American landscape portrayed compared to England?
In W.C. Bryant's work 'The Prairies', how is the American landscape portrayed compared to England?
Which of the following features is NOT associated with Romanticism as presented in the content?
Which of the following features is NOT associated with Romanticism as presented in the content?
What is a characteristic feature of Romantic poetry regarding nature?
What is a characteristic feature of Romantic poetry regarding nature?
How does the content describe the depiction of Native Americans in Romantic literature?
How does the content describe the depiction of Native Americans in Romantic literature?
What delayed the emergence of American Romanticism according to the content?
What delayed the emergence of American Romanticism according to the content?
Which theme is emphasized in the Romantic representation of art?
Which theme is emphasized in the Romantic representation of art?
What social aspect does Pierre L’Enfant's work contribute to in Washington D.C.?
What social aspect does Pierre L’Enfant's work contribute to in Washington D.C.?
What was the significance of the National Mall in relation to the foundation of the US?
What was the significance of the National Mall in relation to the foundation of the US?
Which artwork type is associated with the fusion of natural science and cultural nationalism?
Which artwork type is associated with the fusion of natural science and cultural nationalism?
Which school of painting is recognized as the first independent American painting school?
Which school of painting is recognized as the first independent American painting school?
What theme does the painting 'The Landing of Columbus' primarily convey?
What theme does the painting 'The Landing of Columbus' primarily convey?
Which of the following describes the Fourth of July in terms of its historical significance?
Which of the following describes the Fourth of July in terms of its historical significance?
What does Currier and Ives primarily represent in their historical paintings?
What does Currier and Ives primarily represent in their historical paintings?
During which time period did the process of American nationalization in cultural production notably occur?
During which time period did the process of American nationalization in cultural production notably occur?
What was the primary focus of portraits during the period of American nationalization?
What was the primary focus of portraits during the period of American nationalization?
What was a key aspect of the American mindset during the Enlightenment period?
What was a key aspect of the American mindset during the Enlightenment period?
Which influential document was published just before the Declaration of Independence?
Which influential document was published just before the Declaration of Independence?
What does the Declaration of Independence primarily emphasize?
What does the Declaration of Independence primarily emphasize?
What was a significant feature of the Constitution established in 1787?
What was a significant feature of the Constitution established in 1787?
How did Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influence American thought?
How did Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influence American thought?
What concept does Deism promote regarding society's responsibilities?
What concept does Deism promote regarding society's responsibilities?
According to early American political thought, what was essential for achieving societal perfection?
According to early American political thought, what was essential for achieving societal perfection?
What role did the Federalist Papers play in the establishment of the U.S. government?
What role did the Federalist Papers play in the establishment of the U.S. government?
What is a key characteristic of the 'short prose narrative' as described in the content?
What is a key characteristic of the 'short prose narrative' as described in the content?
Which of the following best describes the thematic concerns of a 'short prose narrative'?
Which of the following best describes the thematic concerns of a 'short prose narrative'?
What element is emphasized in the narrative style of the 'short prose narrative'?
What element is emphasized in the narrative style of the 'short prose narrative'?
How does the concept of 'art for art's sake' relate to modernist literature?
How does the concept of 'art for art's sake' relate to modernist literature?
What type of character is typically found in a 'short prose narrative'?
What type of character is typically found in a 'short prose narrative'?
What does 'the imp of the perverse' refer to in the thematic context of this literature?
What does 'the imp of the perverse' refer to in the thematic context of this literature?
Which phrase best encapsulates Poe’s attitude towards life as reflected in his literature?
Which phrase best encapsulates Poe’s attitude towards life as reflected in his literature?
What does the concept of the 'doppelgänger' imply in the context of the 'short prose narrative'?
What does the concept of the 'doppelgänger' imply in the context of the 'short prose narrative'?
What significant event occurred shortly after the American Revolution that helped shape the burgeoning American novel?
What significant event occurred shortly after the American Revolution that helped shape the burgeoning American novel?
Which of these novel genres flourished in the American literary landscape during the early 19th century?
Which of these novel genres flourished in the American literary landscape during the early 19th century?
What was a significant factor contributing to the rise of the American novel in the 1820s through 1850s?
What was a significant factor contributing to the rise of the American novel in the 1820s through 1850s?
Which of these is NOT a component of James Fenimore Cooper's "Leatherstocking" novels?
Which of these is NOT a component of James Fenimore Cooper's "Leatherstocking" novels?
The popularity of James Fenimore Cooper's Frontier novels contributed to what significant cultural shift?
The popularity of James Fenimore Cooper's Frontier novels contributed to what significant cultural shift?
What central theme is explored in James Fenimore Cooper's Frontier novels?
What central theme is explored in James Fenimore Cooper's Frontier novels?
What is a key characteristic of the "sentimental" novel genre?
What is a key characteristic of the "sentimental" novel genre?
What did the printing revolution contribute to the rise of the American novel?
What did the printing revolution contribute to the rise of the American novel?
What was a key effect of the rise of the American novel on the country’s cultural identity?
What was a key effect of the rise of the American novel on the country’s cultural identity?
What was a key difference between earlier literary works like "The Power of Sympathy" and the later development of the American novel?
What was a key difference between earlier literary works like "The Power of Sympathy" and the later development of the American novel?
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American Enlightenment
American Enlightenment
Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, rights, and science during the revolution.
Inalienable Rights
Inalienable Rights
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as life and liberty.
Deism
Deism
Belief that God wants society to improve and take care of the world.
Common Sense
Common Sense
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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the United States
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Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
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National Mall
National Mall
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Hudson River School
Hudson River School
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History Paintings
History Paintings
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The Landing of Columbus
The Landing of Columbus
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Portraits of Founding Fathers
Portraits of Founding Fathers
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Fourth of July
Fourth of July
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Cultural Nationalism
Cultural Nationalism
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Festive Culture
Festive Culture
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Art for Art's Sake
Art for Art's Sake
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Short Prose Narrative
Short Prose Narrative
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Totality of Effect
Totality of Effect
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Flat Characters
Flat Characters
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Thematic Concerns
Thematic Concerns
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Gothic Horror
Gothic Horror
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Doppelgänger
Doppelgänger
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Psychological Dispositive
Psychological Dispositive
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Hector St.John de Crèvecoeur
Hector St.John de Crèvecoeur
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American Asylum
American Asylum
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Thomas Jefferson's agrarian ideal
Thomas Jefferson's agrarian ideal
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Natural Rights by John Locke
Natural Rights by John Locke
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America as a textual construct
America as a textual construct
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Brackenridge's View
Brackenridge's View
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American Romantic Nature Poetry
American Romantic Nature Poetry
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Romantic Mode
Romantic Mode
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Imagination in Art
Imagination in Art
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Nature's Significance
Nature's Significance
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W.C. Bryant's 'The Prairies'
W.C. Bryant's 'The Prairies'
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Noble Savages
Noble Savages
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Nationalist Architecture
Nationalist Architecture
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Rise of the American Novel
Rise of the American Novel
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William Hill Brown
William Hill Brown
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Three major types of novels
Three major types of novels
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Sentimental Novel
Sentimental Novel
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Gothic Novel
Gothic Novel
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Gentry Novel
Gentry Novel
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James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper
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Leatherstocking Novels
Leatherstocking Novels
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Clash of Civilization and Wilderness
Clash of Civilization and Wilderness
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Study Notes
Module 2: Revolution Through the American Renaissance (1830-65)
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Timeline and Contexts:
- Timeline from 1750s to 1865 showcasing British North American colonial growth and events leading to revolution and American cultural development
- Key events and legislation: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Coercive Acts, Continental Congress, Revolutionary War, Treaty of Paris
- Key figures associated with the period, including George Washington and Thomas Paine
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American Revolution:
- Colonists' growing discontent with British policies and taxes led to the Revolutionary War
- The Declaration of Independence marked the official break with Britain, establishing the US
- Historical context of the war, including the Great Awakening and economic tensions, fueled independence
- Key battles and outcomes are noted
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Post-Revolutionary War/Early US History:
- Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, Louisiana Purchase detailed
- Manifest Destiny, British territories, and America's westward expansion considered
- Key events from the Monroe Doctrine to the Civil War included
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Population and Immigration:
- Significant population growth in the area from 1700 to 1860
- Trends in immigration, including European and African immigrants, described
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Reading and Writing the Revolution
- Key texts/writers: Thomas Paine (Common Sense), Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence).
- American Enlightenment influence and natural rights concepts outlined
- Importance of individual rights and self-determination
- Ideals of the American Revolution explored: liberty, equality, and self-governance
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Towards Cultural Nationalism:
- Search for a common national identity in the United States from 1776 to 1837
- Development of a recognizable American culture and literature
- Importance of the nation's past in shaping a collective identity
- Writers/literary works of the era highlighted
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American Renaissance:
- Focus on the period from the 1830s to the end of the Civil War
- Major figures: Emerson, Whitman, Hawthorne, Melville, Thoreau detailed
- Features of American literature during this era investigated
- American literary movement emphasized, including the importance of new forms, themes, and authors that distinguished US writing
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State of the Art-The American Novel:
- Development and types of American novels from the early 19th century
- Key writers and their defining characteristics explored
- The different eras and types of writing during this time (gothic, sentimental novel) highlighted
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American Poetry and Short Story:
- Major poets and their styles during this period examined (Whitman and Dickinson)
- Evolution of short stories in America
- Themes/characteristics of American literary works detailed
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Role of Magazines:
- The role of magazines in shaping and popularizing American literature
- Major authors, their works, and evolving themes highlighted
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