Quiz for:
Emergence of Distinct American Culture (1800-1848)

Question 1

Who advocated for individualism and self-reliance in the realm of philosophy during 1800-1848?

Question 2

Which literary work by Noah Webster had a significant impact on standardizing American English spelling and pronunciation?

Question 3

Which American author romanticized the American West in the novel 'Last of the Mohicans'?

Question 4

What architectural design feature is characteristic of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. during 1800-1848?

Question 5

Which literary figure was known for works like 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

Question 6

What sentiment characterized the shift in American culture during 1800-1848, moving away from Enlightenment rationality?

Question 7

Which philosophical movement emphasized the transcendent beauty of nature and belief in human perfectibility during this period?

Question 8

Who published the 'American Dictionary of the English Language' in 1828, standardizing American English spelling and pronunciation?

Question 9

Which art movement of the 1800-1848 period emphasized emotion over accuracy in portraying American landscapes?

Question 10

Which individual lived isolated in a cabin for two years to seek life's truths and documented the experience in 'Walden'?

Question 11

What architectural style was prevalent in early American architecture before the shift to Greek and Roman revival styles?

Question 12

What theme did the Hudson River School artists often convey in their paintings of American landscapes during 1800-1848?

Question 13

Who were the Shakers and what was distinctive about their communal living approach during 1800-1848?

Question 14

What architectural style emerged as Americans embraced democracy during 1800-1848?

Question 15

What was the focus of the Hudson River School art movement during 1800-1848?

Question 16

What distinguished the Oneida Community in terms of their social structure and practices?