Art and Music of 1800 and Unit review sheet 11-15

Using the "Lewis and Clark Route" map on your study guide, identify what geographic area did they travel through (it says it on the map)

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Basin

• Great Plains

• Cascade Mountains

Answer explanation

The Lewis and Clark expedition traveled through the Great Plains, a vast area characterized by flat lands and grasslands, as indicated on the map. This region was a significant part of their journey westward.

How did Britain violate the neutral rights of the United States?

• By forcing American sailors into impressment

• By jailing American deserters

• By attacking American ports

• By forcing the U.S. to take sides in their war

Answer explanation

Britain violated U.S. neutral rights primarily by forcing American sailors into impressment, which involved seizing them to serve in the British navy against their will, undermining U.S. sovereignty.

Which country was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade?

• France

• Britain

• Haiti

• The United States

Answer explanation

Jefferson's embargo aimed to pressure Britain and France but severely impacted the U.S. economy, leading to widespread unemployment and unrest. Thus, the country most hurt by the embargo was indeed The United States.

Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?

• To support the British against Native American tribes

• To gain access to British trade routes

• To retaliate for British support of the French Revolution

• To defend national honor and expand territory.

Answer explanation

The War Hawks were motivated to defend national honor and expand territory, particularly due to British interference with American trade and support for Native American resistance against U.S. expansion.

All artists were professionals. No ordinary people made folk art.

• 100% True

• 100% False

• Mostly True

• Mostly False

Answer explanation

The statement is 100% false because folk art can be created by ordinary people, not just professionals. Many folk artists are self-taught and do not fit the definition of a professional artist.

Most professional artists during this period made a living doing portraits. These portraits tried to show the ^____________ of the subjects.

• personalities and feelings

• facial beauty

• physical flaws

• soul and goodness

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'personalities and feelings', reflects the intent of artists to capture the essence of their subjects, going beyond mere physical appearance to convey deeper emotional and psychological traits.

Thomas Cole arrived in America from England in _____. He fell in love with the huge and differing American landscape.

• 1812

• 1860

• 1818

• 1820

Answer explanation

Thomas Cole arrived in America from England in 1818. This date is significant as it marks the beginning of his exploration and appreciation of the diverse American landscape, which greatly influenced his artwork.

Other artists portrayed different parts of nature. John James Audubon painted finely detailed portraits of ______.

• bears

• birds

• buffalo

• bees

Answer explanation

John James Audubon is renowned for his detailed paintings of birds, capturing their beauty and diversity. The other options, such as bears, buffalo, and bees, do not represent his primary focus in art.

In 1800's in integrated northern cities, orchestras played classical music from Europe.

• 100% true

• 1/2 true

• 100% false

• 2/3 false

Answer explanation

In the 1800s, orchestras in integrated northern cities did play classical music from Europe, but they also included local compositions and styles. Thus, the statement is partially true, making '1/2 true' the correct choice.

Demand for popular songs grew. Composers answered with a stream of ________ songs

• rap

• salsa

• love

• patriotic

Answer explanation

The demand for popular songs often leads to the creation of various genres. In this context, 'patriotic' songs are a common response to such demand, especially during times of national pride or celebration, making it the correct choice.