The Early 19c: The Creation of an American Culture
Cultural Nationalism Education The “Virtuous Citizen” An American form of English Noah Webster
The Sketch Book, 1819-20 “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Cultural Nationalism A well-defined American literature Washington Irving The Sketch Book, 1819-20 “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Cultural Nationalism Religious Movements: Deism Second “Great Awakening”
The Second “Great Awakening:” Revivalist Meeting
“soul-shaking” conversion Charles G. Finney The ranges of tents, the fires, reflecting light…; the candles and lamps illuminating the encampment; hundreds moving to and fro…;the preaching, praying, singing, and shouting,… like the sound of many waters, was enough to swallow up all the powers of contemplation. “soul-shaking” conversion
The “Benevolent Empire”
“Burned-Over” District in Upstate New York
American Bible Society Founded in 1816
Jefferson’s Vision of America Hamilton’s Vision of America Economic Nationalism Encourage Creativity & Inventiveness. Create a Transportation Infrastructure. Create a Pro-Business Atmosphere. Role of Govt. Jefferson’s Vision of America Hamilton’s Vision of America
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin, 1791 Actually invented by a slave!
Interchangeable Parts Rifle Whitney’s Gun Factory Interchangeable Parts Rifle
First Turnpike Lancaster, PA (1790) By 1832, nearly 2400 mi. of road connected most major cities.
Cumberland “National Road,” 1811
Conestoga Covered Wagons Conestoga Trail, 1820s
Yankee Clipper Ships
Robert Fulton & the Steamboat The Clermont
Erie Canal System
The Erie Canal, 1820s