The Development of an American Culture (College Board AP® US History): Flashcards
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Define Romanticism (American literature).
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Define Romanticism (American literature).
Romanticism celebrated the individual, a return to the past, emotion and passion, and the awe of nature, including horror and the supernatural.
Which architectural style replaced the British-influenced Georgian style?
Neoclassical architecture, influenced by the Greeks and Romans, replaced the Georgian style.
What were the features of Neoclassical architecture?
Neoclassical architecture featured grand scale, columns, symmetry, and simplicity of form.
Who was James Fenimore Cooper?
James Fenimore Cooper was the first major American novelist; he wrote "Last of the Mohicans" and set his novels during the French and Indian War.
Which short stories did Washington Irving write?
Irving wrote "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Define Dark Romanticism.
Dark Romanticism was a subgenre, shaped by Edgar Allan Poe, that used Gothic elements, horror, and terror.
Edgar Allan Poe's most famous piece was "The ."
Edgar Allan Poe's most famous piece was "The Raven."
Define Hudson River School.
The Hudson River School was a group of artists who painted American landscapes and natural scenery, focusing on their splendor and drama.
True or False?
Hudson River School paintings aimed above all for accuracy.
False.
Emotion and sentiment often obscured accuracy in these paintings.
Define Transcendentalism.
Transcendentalism was a movement that believed in the basic goodness of humanity and rejected established religious thought.
Which causes did Transcendentalists support?
Transcendentalists supported women's suffrage, better conditions for workers, and innovation in education.
Who was Ralph Waldo Emerson?
Ralph Waldo Emerson was the spokesperson for Transcendentalism, writing essays on individualism and self-reliance.
Henry David Thoreau wrote " " (1854), essays about simple living.
Henry David Thoreau wrote "Walden" (1854), essays about simple living.
What did Margaret Fuller argue in "Woman in the Nineteenth Century" (1845)?
Fuller argued for political equality and intellectual fulfillment for women.
How did Shaker communities live?
Shakers shared common property and believed in simple clothing, speech, and behavior.
True or False?
Shaker communities grew mainly through births.
False.
Shakers did not believe in sexual relationships, so they adopted and recruited members, and the communities died out over time.
Who led the Oneida Community in New York?
John Humphrey Noyes led the Oneida Community.
What did members of the Oneida Community share?
Oneida members shared profits, land, and the responsibility of raising children.
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