2025 unit (idk)

What cultural shift occurred among writers during the transition from Enlightenment to Romanticism?

Writers shifted towards focusing more on feeling, intuition, heroism, and individualism.

What did transcendentalists promote in relation to nature?

They looked for God in nature and questioned the doctrines of churches and materialism.

Who was Ralph Waldo Emerson and what was his significance?

Emerson was a popular writer and speaker who advocated for self-reliance, independent thinking, and was an abolitionist.

What was the main purpose of Brook Farm?

It was a utopian community meant to live out transcendentalist ideals.

What did Henry David Thoreau write about during his time in the woods?

He wrote 'Walden', a reflection on his experience and search for truth in nature.

What movement did the Second Great Awakening emphasize?

It emphasized emotional expression in religious fervor and led to the rise of new denominations.

Who were the main religious groups involved in the revival movement during the SGA?

Baptists and Methodists, among others, who conducted traveling preachings and camp meetings.

What were the main themes of the American literature that emerged after the War of 1812?

It became more nationalistic and focused on distinctly American experiences.

What was the goal of the American Temperance Society formed in 1826?

To urge people to abstain from alcohol consumption.

Who was Dorothea Dix and what was her contribution to mental health reform?

She campaigned to improve conditions for the mentally ill and pushed for the establishment of new mental hospitals.

What educational reforms did Horace Mann advocate for?

He advocated for free public schooling, compulsory attendance, and moral education.

What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?

It was the first women's rights convention and promoted the campaign for women's rights.

What did the American Anti-Slavery Society focus on?

It advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery.

How did Frederick Douglass contribute to the abolitionist movement?

As a freed slave, he provided firsthand experiences and advocated for political action against slavery.

What types of actions did enslaved people use to resist their conditions?

They used subtle sabotage, slowdowns, running away, and organized rebellions.