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This study guide covers American cultural development from 1800-1848, including westward expansion, immigration, and the emergence of a national culture. Key topics include the impact of democracy and Enlightenment ideals, Romanticism and Transcendentalism in literature and art (e.g., Hudson River School, Emerson, Thoreau), and the rise of nativism. It also explores communal experiments like the Shakers and provides practice questions and exam tips covering multiple-choice, SAQs, and FRQs.
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Which of these was a key influence on the development of American culture in the early 1800s? 🤔
Strict religious dogma
A focus on European aristocratic traditions
A mix of democracy, Enlightenment ideals, and regional differences
Isolation from outside influences