Impact of the Reform Movement on American Society

How did artists use their work during the Reform Movement?

• To maintain existing norms.

• To advocate for social change.

• To ignore societal values.

• To promote traditional ideas.

Which art movement inspired the Hudson River School artists?

• Impressionism

• Romanticism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

What sentiments did the Hudson River School's art reflect?

• Internationalism

• Nationalistic sentiments

• Minimalism

• Futurism

According to Transcendentalists, what corrupted the purity of the individual?

• Nature

• Society and its institutions

• Technology

• Education

What did Transcendentalists advocate for?

• Dependence on society

• Self-reliance and independence

• Government control

• Economic growth

What essence did Whitman capture in his poetry?

• The essence of a nation embracing wealth

• The essence of a nation embracing power

• The essence of a nation evolving, embracing equality and freedom

• The essence of a nation embracing tradition

What are the core beliefs of Transcendentalism, and how did this movement influence American views on individualism and nature?

• Emphasis on material wealth and industrial progress

• Belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature

• Focus on strict religious doctrines and rituals

• Advocacy for centralized government control

What song's tune was used for the "Battle Hymn of the Republic"?

• Yankee Doodle

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• John Brown’s Body

• America the Beautiful

What role did the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" play for the Union Army?

• It was a battle strategy

• It boosted morale and symbolized their cause

• It was a recruitment tool

• It was a peace treaty

What themes have sparked debates about the song "Dixie" over time?

• Economy and trade

• Race, heritage, and historical memory

• Science and technology

• Art and literature