as a group, discuss how the ideas expressed in self-reliance have shaped culture--American and global.

why do you think such a small group had such a big influence on the world?give a modern example of this influence.

answered the second part

The transcendentalists addressed important issues such as women's rights and government powers. Citizens were eager to see solutions to the issues; transcendentalists influenced these people heavily. In the modern day, president Donald trump influences citizens; He achieves this by addressing the important issues of jobs in America. He uses his small group of government officials to create solutions.