1. which american author was most directly inspired by the ideals of transcendentalism? (5 points) herman melville henry david thoreau harriet beecher stowe james fennimore cooper 2. transcendentalism was centered on writers and thinkers from which region? (5 points) appalachia the midwest new england the south 3. which of these values was central to the transcendentalist writers? (5 points) connection with nature connection with urban life patriotism for the united states charity for the poor 4. which of these transcendentalist writings had the most direct influence on african american activists in the 1950s and 1960s? (5 points) "ambition" "orphic sayings" "woman in the nineteenth century" "two rivers" 5. during the mid-19th century, transcendentalist writers had a strong influence over the formation of (5 points) labor unions new protestant sects utopian communities nativist organizations my answers are 1=b, 2=c, 3=a, 4=d, 5=c

1. Henry David Thoreau.

Henry David Thoreau was an American author who was greatly influenced by Transcendentalism. This is particularly clear in his novel Walden, where he discusses the virtues of self-reliance and trust in oneself.

2. New England

Transcendentalism was mostly centered on thinkers of the New England region.

3. Connection with nature

This is another dominant topic of the book Walden. Thoreau describes in his book how he spent two years in a cabin in the woods. Other transcendentalists also describe the importance of a connection with nature for human life.

4. "Two Rivers"

"Two Rivers" was a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, another transcendentalist author. This was particularly influential in African American activists in the 1950s and 1960s.

5. Utopian communities

Many people were influenced by Transcendentalist literature, and the movement influenced the creation of "utopian communities." These were farms where many families lived and worked together. A famous inhabitant of this community was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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