American Culture Standard 8.38
Architecture Inspired by Greek and Roman architecture Domes and pillars were used in the designs. Buildings were very balanced in appearance. Original White House
The Capitol building and the Supreme Court
Cultural Inspiration. . . American History American Landscape
Music
Yankee Doodle Written during the French and Indian War The original makes fun of colonial American soldiers
Yankee Doodle During the Revolution Americans began embracing the song Added lyrics to it Played it to mock the British State song of Connecticut
Literature
James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper Wrote historical fiction stories about the West and Native Americans
James Fenimore Cooper Deerslayer --main character Natty Bumppo inspired by Daniel Boone -the setting is in New York during the French and Indian War
Washington Irving
Washington Irving Named after George Washington Warned Americans to learn from the past and be cautious about the future
Washington Irving
Art
Folk Art paintings and decorative objects made in a naive style (made at home)
Hudson River School Started by Thomas Cole Named after its location and the subject of many paintings—Hudson River Paintings reflect national pride and appreciation for American landscape