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What primary societal change occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century?
What primary societal change occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century?
- Increase in agricultural exports internationally
- Transition from a farming society to a society focused on trade and manufacturing (correct)
- Decrease in the national population
- Transition from a manufacturing society to a farming society
Which key figures are most associated with the Transcendentalism movement?
Which key figures are most associated with the Transcendentalism movement?
- Nathaniel Hawthorne and Walt Whitman
- Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau (correct)
- John Steinbeck and F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson
What was a major factor that divided the United States during the mid-19th century?
What was a major factor that divided the United States during the mid-19th century?
- Slavery (correct)
- Immigration policies
- Economic inequality
- Industrialization
What was a significant effect of the Civil War on the United States?
What was a significant effect of the Civil War on the United States?
What did Transcendentalist writers criticize about society?
What did Transcendentalist writers criticize about society?
By what year did the population of the United States grow to 76 million?
By what year did the population of the United States grow to 76 million?
Which aspect of society did Transcendentalists emphasize as important?
Which aspect of society did Transcendentalists emphasize as important?
Which economic shift occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century?
Which economic shift occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century?
Which writers are identified as leaders of the Transcendentalist movement?
Which writers are identified as leaders of the Transcendentalist movement?
What theme did Transcendentalist writers often critique?
What theme did Transcendentalist writers often critique?
Flashcards
Transcendentalism
Transcendentalism
A mid-19th century movement that challenged traditional societal norms and emphasized individual intuition, self-reliance, and spiritual and moral values.
Mid-19th Century United States
Mid-19th Century United States
A period of significant societal change in the United States, marked by a shift from an agricultural society to one with growing industrialization and trade, a rapid population increase, and the ongoing conflict over slavery.
Population Growth in 19th Century America
Population Growth in 19th Century America
The dramatic increase in the US population during the 19th century, from 23 million in 1850 to 76 million in 1900, was fueled by a combination of factors including immigration and natural population growth.
The Civil War
The Civil War
A major turning point in US history, the Civil War (1861-1865) fundamentally altered the nation's social and political landscape. It resulted in the abolition of slavery and the reunification of the country.
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Slavery in the 19th Century
Slavery in the 19th Century
The issue of slavery, deeply rooted in US history, became increasingly contentious in the 19th century, ultimately leading to the Civil War. It divided the nation between those who supported and opposed slavery, with profound social and political consequences.
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Mid-19th Century America
Mid-19th Century America
A significant period in American history characterized by major changes, including a shift from agriculture to industries, rapid population growth, and the growing conflict over slavery leading to the Civil War.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A prominent American writer during the 19th century who championed Transcendentalism. He stressed self-reliance, intuition, and the importance of nature in individual growth.
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Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau
A prominent American writer and naturalist known for his advocacy for simple living in harmony with nature. He famously spent time in Walden Pond, reflecting on the importance of a simple life.
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Slavery
Slavery
The issue that divided the United States in the 19th century, ultimately leading to the Civil War. It involved debates about the morality of owning slaves and the rights of enslaved people.
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