APUSH Urban Middle Class - Nat Turner Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'urban middle class' refer to?

Slaves and their masters

Professionals, businessmen, and traders in the market economy (correct)

Rural communities in the antebellum south

Farmers who own their land

What is the 'cult of domesticity'?

An idealized view of the family characterized as selfless and cooperative.

What did Catherine and Mary Beecher establish?

Hartford Female Seminary

Louisa May Alcott wrote _____ and sought independence for herself.

Little Women Signup and view all the answers

What was Castle Garden?

An immigrant center in NY for assisting new immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'black nationalism' emphasize?

Racial solidarity and self-help. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Negro Convention Movement?

To organize for self-defense and address slavery issues. Signup and view all the answers

Who are yeoman farmers?

Farmers who own their own land and grow their own food. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the antebellum south?

It was a rural area before the Civil War with cotton production and slavery at its peak. Signup and view all the answers

What was southern paternalism?

The belief that slaveholders were guardians of their slaves. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'slave-master relationship' imply?

Slaves were totally dependent on their masters. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'slave culture'?

A body of beliefs and values born from their past. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Denmark Vesey?

A free black man who planned a conspiracy against slaveholders. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nat Turner do?

Led a rebellion against plantation owners. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urban Middle Class

Consisted of professionals, businessmen, and traders thriving in the market economy.
Represented a distinct emergence of the middle class during this period.
Family life centered around large homes filled with new consumer products.

Cult of Domesticity

Presented an idealized view of family life, emphasizing selflessness and stability.
Promoted traditional values, positioning the arts as the "women's sphere."
Women were expected to master domestic arts to uphold this ideal.

Catherine and Mary Beecher

Founded Hartford Female Seminary, breaking ground for women's education.
Offered a curriculum that included history and science, alongside traditional subjects.
Pioneered educational opportunities for women beyond domestic skills.

Louisa May Alcott

Authored "Little Women," advocating for women's independence and financial autonomy.
Chose to remain unmarried, pursuing a career instead of conforming to societal expectations.
Represented a shift in women's roles, as most women of the time prioritized marriage.

Castle Garden

Served as an immigrant center in New York, aiding newcomers in settling down.
Provided assistance with travel plans and integration into American society.
Highlighted the need for support systems for immigrants during this era.

Black Nationalism

Free people of color established their own communities and self-governing institutions.
Emphasized racial solidarity and self-help, alongside a growing interest in Africa.
Reflected a desire for independence and self-determination among African Americans.

Negro Convention Movement

Organized national conventions aimed at self-defense and activism against slavery.
Functioned as a platform for discussing equal rights and strategies for reform.
Marked the first organized form of nonviolent resistance to slavery.

Yeoman Farmers

Independent landowners who grew their own food and distanced themselves from slavery.
Valued self-reliance, prioritizing work, family, and church in their lives.
Represented a distinct agricultural class within the antebellum South.

Antebellum South

Characterized as the rural South prior to the Civil War.
Witnessed peak levels of cotton production and the entrenchment of slavery.
Noted for its agricultural economy dominated by plantation systems.

Southern Paternalism

Slaveholders portrayed themselves as guardians of a familial bond with enslaved individuals.
Believed it was their obligation to care for and manage the welfare of their slaves.
Justified the system of slavery as a hereditary duty, merging rhetoric with social norms.

Slave-Master Relationship

Enslaved individuals depended heavily on their masters for their livelihood.
Experienced resentment toward exploitation and harsh treatment.
Daily reminders of status included whippings, family separations, and branding.

Slave Culture

Built on beliefs, values, and practices stemming from shared experiences.
Strong community ties formed through storytelling, music, and religious traditions.
Fostered a sense of racial identity, unifying individuals under a common heritage.

Denmark Vesey

A free black man who attempted to incite a rebellion against the slave system.
Combined biblical teachings with revolutionary ideas to justify his plans.
Inspired fear among white residents of South Carolina, revealing tensions of the era.

Nat Turner

Led a violent rebellion across plantations, resulting in numerous white fatalities.
Captured and executed, his actions sparked a wave of repressive legal measures.
Prompted stricter regulations on black education and civil liberties in the South.

Description

Test your knowledge on the urban middle class and the cult of domesticity in the context of American history. These flashcards explore key definitions and concepts related to the emergence of a distinct middle class during the market economy period. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of these important historical themes.