1. Which factor contributed most to the increased importance of literature in American culture during the
19th century? (5 points)
the success of major social-reform movements ****
the spread of utopian communities throughout the nation
the migration of European intellectuals to the United States
the greater availability of books, magazines, and newspapers
2. Which of these writings was associated with the Transcendentalist movement? (5 points)
"Nature"
The Last of the Mohicans ****
Uncle Tom's Cabin
"The Ballad of Davy Crockett"
3. How did Christianity help enslaved people resist? (5 points)
It taught them how to read and write.
It taught them the value of following rules.
It taught them that the wealthy were usually kind.
It taught them that bad circumstances could be overcome. ****
4. How did the election of Ulysses S. Grant affect the voting rights of African Americans? (5 points)
Grant received fewer votes in the North, so the Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted to
protect African American rights.
Grant received fewer votes in the North, so the Fifteenth Amendment was passed to allow
male African Americans the vote.****
Grant received fewer votes in the South, so the Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted to
protect African American rights.
Grant received fewer votes in the South, so the Fifteenth Amendment was passed to
enfranchise all African Americans.
7. What were the consequences of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea? (5 points)
heavy Northern casualties
property destruction in the South ***
recapturing of Savannah by the South
the loss of Maryland to the North
I agree with your answers.
1. The factor that contributed most to the increased importance of literature in American culture during the 19th century was the greater availability of books, magazines, and newspapers.
2. The writing associated with the Transcendentalist movement was "Nature."
3. Christianity helped enslaved people resist by teaching them that bad circumstances could be overcome.
4. The election of Ulysses S. Grant affected the voting rights of African Americans as he received fewer votes in the North, leading to the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment allowing male African Americans the vote.
5. The consequences of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea included property destruction in the South.
1. To determine which factor contributed most to the increased importance of literature in American culture during the 19th century, we need to examine the given options and consider the historical context. The success of major social-reform movements, such as abolitionism and women's suffrage, played a significant role in shaping American society during this period. These movements generated a demand for literature that supported their causes, leading to an increased importance of literature in American culture. Therefore, the correct answer is the success of major social-reform movements.
2. To identify which writing was associated with the Transcendentalist movement, we need to understand the characteristics and themes of this literary movement. Transcendentalism emphasized individuality, nature, and the inherent goodness of people. The work that aligns with these ideals is "Nature." Therefore, the correct answer is "Nature."
3. To understand how Christianity helped enslaved people resist, we need to assess the options and consider the historical context of slavery. While Christianity did teach enslaved people how to read and write in some cases, it also played a significant role in providing them with hope and a belief in their ability to overcome their circumstances. Therefore, the correct answer is that Christianity taught them that bad circumstances could be overcome.
4. To determine how the election of Ulysses S. Grant affected the voting rights of African Americans, we must analyze the options and the historical context of this period, specifically the Reconstruction era. The election of Ulysses S. Grant resulted in the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment, which granted the right to vote to African American men. Therefore, the correct answer is that Grant received fewer votes in the North, so the Fifteenth Amendment was passed to allow male African Americans the vote.
7. To understand the consequences of General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea, we need to consider the context of the American Civil War. Sherman's march was a military strategy that involved the destruction of property and infrastructure in the South, aiming to weaken the Confederate forces and demoralize their supporters. Therefore, the correct answer is property destruction in the South.