Question 1

Talk About:  Shakers​

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Shakers are a religious group that originated in England in the 18th century. They are also known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing. The Shakers are known for their simple and communal way of life, as well as their unique style of worship, which includes ecstatic dancing and shaking, from which they derived their name.

The Shakers are also known for their craftsmanship, particularly in furniture making. They are famous for their minimalist and functional designs, which have become highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. The Shakers also made significant contributions to agriculture, technology, and social reform.

Today, the Shaker community has dwindled in numbers, but their legacy lives on through their cultural and artistic contributions. Their influence can be seen in various aspects of American culture, from design and architecture to music and dance. The Shakers continue to be remembered for their dedication to simplicity, equality, and spiritual devotion.

Question 2

The Second Great Awakening​

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A)  ​was a Protestant movement. 
B)  ​led to increased church attendance. 
C)  ​was based on evangelical Christianity. 
D)  ​took place during the early nineteenth century. 
E)  ​All of these are correct. 
A)  ​was a Protestant movement. 
B)  ​led to increased church attendance. 
C)  ​was based on evangelical Christianity. 
D)  ​took place during the early nineteenth century. 
E)  ​All of these are correct. E

Question 3

Talk About:  Ralph Waldo Emerson​

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Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He is best known for his essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," which emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of nature. Emerson's work also focused on the idea of the "oversoul," a spiritual essence that connects all living things.

Emerson was a leading figure in the intellectual and cultural life of his time, and his ideas had a profound impact on American thought. He was a mentor to other influential writers and thinkers, including Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. Emerson's writings continue to be studied and admired for their insight, eloquence, and timeless relevance.

In addition to his literary contributions, Emerson was also a prominent public speaker and advocate for social reform. He spoke out against slavery and was a supporter of the abolitionist movement. He also championed the rights of women and Native Americans, and his lectures often addressed issues of social justice and equality.

Overall, Ralph Waldo Emerson was a key figure in American intellectual and cultural history, whose ideas continue to inspire and influence readers and thinkers around the world.

Question 4

__________________ , a Transcendentalist, experimented with ​solitary existence by moving into Walden Pond.

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A)  ​Ralph Waldo Emerson 
B)  ​Immanuel Kant 
C)  ​Henry David Thoreau 
D)  ​Joseph Smith 
E)  ​Charles Finney 
A)  ​Ralph Waldo Emerson 
B)  ​Immanuel Kant 
C)  ​Henry David Thoreau 
D)  ​Joseph Smith 
E)  ​Charles Finney

Question 5

Talk About:  perfectionism​

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism is a personality trait cha

Question 6

Talk About:  Married Women's Property Act​

Accepted Answer

The Married Women's Property Act was a s

Question 7

Talk About:  Dorothea Dix?

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Dorothea Dix was a 19th-century social r

Question 8

In 1800, __________________ percent of the children born in St. Louis were métis, meaning that they had both Indian as well as European ancestors.​

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A)  ​40 
B)  ​50 
C)  ​60 
D)  ​70 
E)  ​80 
A)  ​40 
B)  ​50 
C)  ​60 
D)  ​70 
E)  ​80

Question 9

Discuss how religious ideals were used both to defend and condemn slavery.​

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Religious ideals were used both to defen

Question 10

Religious revivals originated in northeastern urban areas.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Talk About:  Slavery Abolition Act​

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The Slavery Abolition Act was a law pass

Question 12

Talk About:  sentimentalism​

Accepted Answer

Sentimentalism is a philosophical and li

Question 13

Talk About:  American Board of Commissioners ​of Foreign Missions

Accepted Answer

The American Board of Commissioners for

Question 14

Talk About:  Bent's​ Fort

Accepted Answer

Bent's Fort was a historic trading post

Question 15

Discuss the characteristics of middle-class culture as it emerged during the first half of the nineteenth century.

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The emergence of middle-class culture du

Question 16

The quick urbanization of a significant portion of the American population happened between

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A)  ​1820 and 1850. 
B)  ​1810 and 1820. 
C)  ​1825 and 1845. 
D)  ​1840 and 1860. 
E)  ​1800 and 1830. 
A)  ​1820 and 1850. 
B)  ​1810 and 1820. 
C)  ​1825 and 1845. 
D)  ​1840 and 1860. 
E)  ​1800 and 1830.

Question 17

Talk About:  American Female Reform Society​

Accepted Answer

The American Female Reform Society was a

Question 18

Talk About:  A. P. Chouteau​

Accepted Answer

Pierre Chouteau, Jr. was a prominent fig

Question 19

Brawling refers to ​

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A)  ​a form of dueling carried out by upper class men. 
B)  ​an aggressive form of negotiation carried out by western fur traders. 
C)  ​a style of bare-knuckle fighting carried out by white men in the backcountry South to defend their honor. 
D)  ​ ​a form of conflict resolution carried out between male slaves. 
E)  ​None of these are correct. 
A)  ​a form of dueling carried out by upper class men. 
B)  ​an aggressive form of negotiation carried out by western fur traders. 
C)  ​a style of bare-knuckle fighting carried out by white men in the backcountry South to defend their honor. 
D)  ​ ​a form of conflict resolution carried out between male slaves. 
E)  ​None of these are correct.

Question 20

Abolitionists used which of the following methods to spread their message?

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A)  ​publishing books 
B)  public speeches​ 
C)  ​publishing pamphlets 
D)  petitioning​ 
E)  ​All of these are correct. 
A)  ​publishing books 
B)  public speeches​ 
C)  ​publishing pamphlets 
D)  petitioning​ 
E)  ​All of these are correct.

Exam 10: Personal Transformations and Public Reforms, 1800-1848

Talk About: Shakers​

The Second Great Awakening​

Talk About: Ralph Waldo Emerson​

__________________ , a Transcendentalist, experimented with ​solitary existence by moving into Walden Pond.

Talk About: perfectionism​

Talk About: Married Women's Property Act​

Talk About: Dorothea Dix?

In 1800, __________________ percent of the children born in St. Louis were métis, meaning that they had both Indian as well as European ancestors.​

Discuss how religious ideals were used both to defend and condemn slavery.​

Religious revivals originated in northeastern urban areas.​

Talk About: Slavery Abolition Act​

Talk About: sentimentalism​

Talk About: American Board of Commissioners ​of Foreign Missions

Talk About: Bent's​ Fort

Discuss the characteristics of middle-class culture as it emerged during the first half of the nineteenth century.

The quick urbanization of a significant portion of the American population happened between

Talk About: American Female Reform Society​

Talk About: A. P. Chouteau​

Brawling refers to ​

Abolitionists used which of the following methods to spread their message?

The First American Peoples: Migration, Settlement, and Adaptation

Joining the Hemispheres: Europe, Africa, and the Americas to 1585

Experimentation, Resistance, and Persistence, 1585-1650

Empires Across the Atlantic World, 1650-1700

Colonial Society and Bonds of Empire, 1700-1750

Imperial Conflicts and Revolution, 1750-1783

American Experiments, 1776-1789

Inventing Republics in the Age of Revolutions, 1789-1819

Markets and Democracy, 1790-1840

A Continental Nation, 1815-1853

Expansion, Slavery, and the Coming of the Civil War, 1848-1861

The American Civil War, 1861-1865

Reunion and Retreat: Reconstruction, 1865-1877

Incorporation of the Us West, 1862-1917

The Making of Industrial America, 1877-1917

The Politics of Reform, 1877-1917

Projecting Power, 1875-1920

Managing Modernity, 1919-1929

Great Depression, New Deal, and Impending War, 1929-1939

The World at War, 1939-1945

The Cold War, 1945-1965

Prosperity and the Cold War Economy, 1945-1965

Civil Rights and Human Rights, 1945-1965

The Vietnam War Era, 1965-1975

The Global Conservative Shift, 1975-1988

Closer Together, Further Apart, 1975-2000

Globalization and Its Discontents, 2000-2014

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Talk About: Shakers

The Second Great Awakening

Talk About: Ralph Waldo Emerson

__________________ , a Transcendentalist, experimented with solitary existence by moving into Walden Pond.

Talk About: perfectionism

Talk About: Married Women's Property Act

In 1800, __________________ percent of the children born in St. Louis were métis, meaning that they had both Indian as well as European ancestors.

Discuss how religious ideals were used both to defend and condemn slavery.

Religious revivals originated in northeastern urban areas.

Talk About: Slavery Abolition Act

Talk About: sentimentalism

Talk About: American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions

Talk About: Bent's Fort

Talk About: American Female Reform Society

Talk About: A. P. Chouteau

Brawling refers to