Wednesday 4/16 Group C

What did Ralph Waldo Emerson and other transcendentalists believe in?

• Reconnecting with nature and listening to your conscience

• Following strict societal rules

• Accumulating wealth

• Avoiding nature

What is civil disobedience according to transcendentalists?

• Peacefully disobeying a law to make a point

• Violently protesting against laws

• Blindly following laws

• Ignoring laws completely

Why did Henry David Thoreau refuse to pay taxes?

• He didn't support slavery

• He wanted to save money

• He was against all forms of government

• He believed in total anarchy

What did Thoreau hope to achieve by going to the woods?

• To live deliberately and learn from nature

• To escape from society permanently

• To build a new civilization

• To find hidden treasures

Which of the following is a key concept of the Transcendentalist Movement?

• Listening to your conscience

• Accumulating material wealth

• Following societal norms

• Avoiding personal reflection

Which statements show how this excerpt is an example of transcendentalism in the 1800s?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Thoreau encourages the use of scientific data to prove the meaning of life.

• Thoreau focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural world.

• Thoreau wants people to embrace the use of technology to extend life expectancy.

• Thoreau believes humans can lead a fulfilling life when they question the systems around them.

What movement is this author connected to?

• Transcendentalism

• Abolition

• Women's Rights

• Labor reform

Which details explain the Reform Era? Select three answers.

Which of the following practices would a Transcendentalist likely support?

• Spending time in solitude in nature.

• Pursuing wealth and status.

• Following societal trends.

• Engaging in competitive sports.

Which of the following best describes the Transcendentalist view on societal progress?

• It is achieved through technological advancement.

• It comes from following traditional values.

• It is made by individuals who challenge societal norms.

• It is unattainable and not worth pursuing.