APUSH Period 4: Chapter 11

Coined by Tocqueville, term used for individuals left to defend for themselves, after traditional institutions were weakened by rapid economic growth

Mid 1800s, flourishing of literature, philosophy, novels, poems, essays

Led by Ralph Waldo Emerson,m argues that people are trapped by customs and institutions, man can be redeemed when they reconnect with nature and God

"Perfect societies" allow people to live differently and realize their spiritual potential

Begins in 1830, "blackface", white actors present comedy combined with racist social criticism

Drew on the religious enthusiasm of Second Great Awakening, anti-slavery, argued slavery is against republicanism and liberty

Created by Abolitionists, informal network of whites and free blacks in South that assisted slave fugitives to escape

Racial mixing and intermarriage

1836-1844, House of Representations tables all slavery petitions

Role of women in public life, women have certain jobs that they can perform

1848, issued manifesto "All Men and Women" are created equal, repudiated idea natural inferiority of women

Led the ideas of Transcendentalism, philosopher, reached hundreds of thousands of people through writing/lectures, encouraged people to break free from society and expand spiritally

Heeded Emerson's nature calls, published Walden sought self-realization, advocates for individuality, avoid unthinking conformity

Poet, also headed Emerson's calls, printer, writer, teacher, journalists, "Leaves of Grass"

Pessimistic about the world, influenced by Emerson. Moby Dick, explored limits of individualism

Slave in Southampton County, staged bloody revolt, consequences for reaching, religious vision prompts rebellion which kills at least 55 whites.

Determined Abolitionist, "Genius of Universial Emancipation" rejected amalgamation, helped establish American Anti-Slavery Society

Model for improving public institutions, author, began movement for state aslyums

Dynamic Duo, organized Seneca Falls Convention, Abolitionist, co-led NY Married Women Property Law

Dynamic Duo, teacher, most prominent political operative in legistlative campaign, co-led NY Married Women Property Law