American Romanticism

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What years are associated with American Romanticism?

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1820-1860

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Romantics value ____________ over reason.

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Imagination

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Transcendentalism encourages:

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not conforming to laws if unjust

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Romantics were inspired by supernatural tales and myths. True or False?

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True

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Gothic writers were generally optimistic about humanity and nature. True or False?

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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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Name a key figure in American Romanticism.

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Edgar Allan Poe

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What literary movement is closely associated with American Romanticism?

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Transcendentalism

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What themes are commonly found in Romantic literature?

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Nature, emotion, individualism, and the supernatural.

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How did American Romanticism respond to the Industrial Revolution?

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It emphasized a return to nature and the value of individual experience.