APUSH Chapter 15, Part 2 - The Ferment of Reform and Culture (1790-1860)

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Welcome back to your Chapter 15 reading! Here is the second half.

As always, "Focus Questions" should guide your reading and notes, but you do not necessarily have to explicitly answer them.
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What does the word "subordinate" (line 3) mean in your own words? What is an example of a role that is "subordinate" outside of the examples given in your reading?

Your response should be in at least one complete sentence. Bonus points if you break down the word and its prefix to determine meaning!

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The passage indicates that sexual differences were strongly emphasized in nineteenth century America because

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Which choice best describes the relationship between the two primary source passages under "Contending Voices"?

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What was the intended purpose of the phrase "all men and women are created equal" in the Declaration of Sentiments?

Your response needs to reference should Answer the Prompt in at least 2 complete sentences.

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The passage indicates that early nineteenth century utopian communities were often founded on the ideal of

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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Thomas Cole, The Oxbow, View from Mount Holyoke, MA after a Thunderstorm (1836)

Thomas Cole is one of the mostt famouuss American painters from the Hudson River school. This oil on canvas paintitng can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
We will learn more about the history of minstrel shows when we learn about the Harlem Renaissance!
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Leading Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau's central claim in this paragraph is that

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All of the following influenced transcendentalist thought EXCEPT

Pay attention to Henry David Thoreau! Yes, he is very meme-able, but also Thoreau shows up a lot on the AP and SAT exam.

WHY? Look at all the historical figures his work will inspire!
Edgar Allen Poe is known for his short stories, typically of the dar variety.

Probably one of the most timely and relevant of his works is "The Masque of the Red Death." The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey.
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As used in line 1, "keenly" most nearly means

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Which statement best expresses a central idea in this chapter about the Second Great Awakening?

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Excellent reading! Close out this Chapter by reviewing the "Chapter Summary" and boxing the 5 most important key terms in the space provided.

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Do you have any feedback or questions about the Formative reading or comprehension questions that you want to go over in class?