American Romanticism

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What is Romanticism?

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An attitude toward nature, humanity, and society emphasizing freedom, imagination, and individuality.

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What time period is approximately the time of the American Romantic Era?

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1800 - 1860

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What were the causes that sparked the American Romantic Era?

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Westward Expansion, Industrial Revolution, and Growth of population in cities.

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What do Romantics believe is better than educated sophistication?

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Youthful innocence.

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What major event contributed to the emergence of the romantic perspective?

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The Revolutionary War.

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What is a key characteristic of Romantic literature?

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Emphasis on emotion and individualism.

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Name a prominent author of the American Romantic Era.

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What is the significance of nature in Romanticism?

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Nature is seen as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the human spirit.

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How did the Industrial Revolution influence Romanticism?

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It led to a reaction against urbanization and a longing for the simplicity of nature.

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What is the role of imagination in Romanticism?

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Imagination is valued as a means of understanding the world and expressing individuality.