American Romanticism

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What years are associated with American Romanticism?

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1800-1860

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Name two sub-genres of Romanticism.

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Dark Romanticism and Transcendentalism

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Romantics value ____________ over reason.

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Intuition

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True or False: The Transcendentalists believed in self-reliance and free thought.

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True

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True or False: Transcendentalists had faith in organized religion and political parties.

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False

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What is the main focus of American Romanticism?

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Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individualism.

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Who is considered a key figure in American Romanticism?

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Edgar Allan Poe

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What literary movement preceded American Romanticism?

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The Enlightenment

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What is Dark Romanticism?

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A sub-genre that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural.

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What is Transcendentalism?

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A philosophical movement that emphasizes self-reliance and the inherent goodness of people.