Consider what you learned about american history during the period of 1820 to 1864 how do the stories in the american romatism reflect what was going on in the country then answer in 2 to 3 sentences
American Romanticism was a literary movement that focused on the beauty of nature, the power of the individual, and the importance of emotion. It reflected the optimism of the period, as well as the growing sense of nationalism and pride in the country's history and culture. It also reflected the growing tensions between the North and South, as well as the increasing divide between the wealthy and the poor.
