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Who was Dorothea Dix?
Who was Dorothea Dix?
A reformer who worked hard to improve the treatment of the mentally ill and was appointed superintendent of women nurses for the United States at the outbreak of the Civil War.
What role did Stephen Foster play in American music?
What role did Stephen Foster play in American music?
He contributed to American folk music by capturing the spirit of enslaved people with his songs.
What did James Russell Lowell write?
What did James Russell Lowell write?
The 'Biglow Papers' and was associated with the Fireside Poets.
Who is credited with beginning the Adventism movement?
Who is credited with beginning the Adventism movement?
What is Washington Irving best known for?
What is Washington Irving best known for?
What was Oliver Wendell Holmes known for?
What was Oliver Wendell Holmes known for?
Who was Lucretia Mott?
Who was Lucretia Mott?
What is James Fenimore Cooper known for?
What is James Fenimore Cooper known for?
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
What was Horace Mann's contribution?
What was Horace Mann's contribution?
Who was Peter Cartwright?
Who was Peter Cartwright?
What is Noah Webster known for?
What is Noah Webster known for?
What was Elizabeth Cady Stanton's role?
What was Elizabeth Cady Stanton's role?
Who was Sylvester Graham?
Who was Sylvester Graham?
What is Edgar Allan Poe famous for?
What is Edgar Allan Poe famous for?
What did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
What did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
What is Ralph Waldo Emerson's significance?
What is Ralph Waldo Emerson's significance?
For what is Nathaniel Hawthorne best known?
For what is Nathaniel Hawthorne best known?
Who was Robert Owen?
Who was Robert Owen?
What did Henry David Thoreau advocate for?
What did Henry David Thoreau advocate for?
Who wrote 'Moby Dick'?
Who wrote 'Moby Dick'?
What is Charles G. Finney known for?
What is Charles G. Finney known for?
What influence did William H. McGuffey have?
What influence did William H. McGuffey have?
Who was Joseph Smith?
Who was Joseph Smith?
What did Emma Willard achieve?
What did Emma Willard achieve?
What is Louis Agassiz known for?
What is Louis Agassiz known for?
What did Walt Whitman author?
What did Walt Whitman author?
Who is John J. Audubon?
Who is John J. Audubon?
What role did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow hold?
What role did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow hold?
Who were the Grimke Sisters?
Who were the Grimke Sisters?
What is Louis May Alcott known for?
What is Louis May Alcott known for?
Who was Gilbert Stuart?
Who was Gilbert Stuart?
What did Margaret Fuller advocate for?
What did Margaret Fuller advocate for?
What are Francis Parkman's writings known for?
What are Francis Parkman's writings known for?
What was Brigham Young's role in Mormonism?
What was Brigham Young's role in Mormonism?
What is the American Temperance Society?
What is the American Temperance Society?
Who are the Shakers?
Who are the Shakers?
What was the Maine Law?
What was the Maine Law?
What is Unitarianism?
What is Unitarianism?
What was the Second Great Awakening?
What was the Second Great Awakening?
What is the Hudson River School?
What is the Hudson River School?
What was the Women's Rights Convention?
What was the Women's Rights Convention?
Who was part of the Knickerbocker group?
Who was part of the Knickerbocker group?
What is the Burned-Over District?
What is the Burned-Over District?
What is the Declaration of Sentiments?
What is the Declaration of Sentiments?
What is Transcendentalism?
What is Transcendentalism?
Who were the Millerites?
Who were the Millerites?
What was the Oneida Community?
What was the Oneida Community?
Who are the Mormons?
Who are the Mormons?
What did Phineas T. Barnum do?
What did Phineas T. Barnum do?
What is the Lancaster Turnpike?
What is the Lancaster Turnpike?
What does Deism emphasize?
What does Deism emphasize?
Study Notes
Reformation and Social Activism
- Dorothea Dix improved the treatment of the mentally ill and served as superintendent of women nurses for the U.S. during the Civil War.
- Lucretia Mott was a Quaker abolitionist who advocated for women’s rights after being denied a speaking role at the 1840 Antislavery Convention.
- Susan B. Anthony was a prominent lecturer advocating for women's rights.
Literature and Poetry
- Stephen Foster contributed to American folk music with songs reflecting the spirits of slaves, such as "Old Folks at Home."
- James Russell Lowell, a romantic poet associated with the Fireside Poets, wrote the "Biglow Papers."
- Edgar Allan Poe, an influential horror writer, faced numerous hardships throughout his life.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a Harvard professor, was known for his poetry and contributions to modern language studies.
###Religion and Philosophy
- William Miller, a Baptist preacher, initiated the Adventism movement during the Second Great Awakening.
- Peter Cartwright was a Methodist revivalist who played a key role in the Second Great Awakening.
- Unitarianism is characterized by nontrinitarian beliefs about God’s nature and everyone’s potential salvation.
Utopian Movements and Communities
- Robert Owen was a Scottish manufacturer involved with the New Harmony Utopian Society.
- The Oneida Community in New York aimed for societal perfection and believed Christ had returned.
- Millerites were followers of William Miller, who anticipated the Second Coming of Christ.
Education and Reform
- Horace Mann was a key education reformer and served in the Massachusetts House from 1827-1833.
- Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female medical college graduate and contributed to the women's rights movement.
- William H. McGuffey wrote influential educational texts that sold over 122 million copies, promoting morality and patriotism.
Women in Literature
- Louisa May Alcott authored "Little Women," drawing inspiration from her family life.
- Margaret Fuller was a writer and strong advocate for women’s rights, promoting social reforms through her work.
Art and Culture
- Washington Irving is best known for works like "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
- John James Audubon created the notable work "Birds of America."
- The Hudson River School represented mid-19th-century American landscape painting influenced by Romanticism.
Social Issues and Movements
- The American Temperance Society formed in 1826 to promote abstinence from alcohol.
- The Maine Law of 1851 prohibited alcohol manufacture and sale in Maine.
- The Burned-Over District, in New York, was heavily influenced by the Second Great Awakening.
Significant Events and Concepts
- The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 marked a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement, leading to the Declaration of Sentiments, which listed grievances and demands for equality.
- The "Bigelow Papers" by Lowell and other works by Knickerbocker Group members reflected early American literary identity.
- Transcendentalism emerged as a social and cultural critique, emphasizing personal insight over traditional societal norms.
Innovations and Transportation
- The Lancaster Turnpike was a significant early toll road in Pennsylvania, facilitating transportation between Philadelphia and Lancaster.
- Deism emerged as a religious philosophy emphasizing reason and scientific understanding over traditional revelation.
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This quiz features flashcards covering key figures and concepts from AP US History Chapter 15. Study notable reformers like Dorothea Dix and influential musicians such as Stephen Foster who shaped America's cultural landscape. Test your knowledge and prepare for your exams effectively.
