4.9-4.10 Heimler

What philosophical movement began to emerge in America during the period of 1800-1848?

• Enlightenment

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Modernism

The architecture of Washington D.C. during this period was influenced by which ancient civilization?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Chinese

• Indian

Which author is known for romanticizing the western lands of America in his novel "Last of the Mohicans"?

• Washington Irving

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• James Fenimore Cooper

• Noah Webster

What was a significant contribution of Noah Webster in the early 1800s?

• Writing novels

• Establishing educational institutions

• Publishing the American Dictionary of the English Language

• Creating the Hudson River School

The Hudson River School is associated with which type of art?

• Abstract

• Landscape

• Portrait

• Sculpture

Which transcendentalist author wrote "Walden"?

• Henry David Thoreau

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Walt Whitman

The Shakers were known for which of the following practices?

• Engaging in community farming

• Rejecting marriage and family life

• Promoting education for all

• Establishing trade routes

What was a key characteristic of the Oneida Community?

• Strict religious adherence

• Focus on individualism

• Equality in marriage and parenting

• Isolation from society

Which of the following statements best describes Romanticism in American culture?

• It emphasized strict rationality and logic.

• It focused on emotion and the belief in human perfectibility.

• It rejected all forms of artistic expression.

• It was solely influenced by European traditions.

The Second Great Awakening was primarily a movement associated with which aspect of American life?

• Political reform

• Religious revival

• Economic growth

• Military expansion