3.11 Developing an American Identitiy Flashcards
What is the idea of Republican Motherhood?
The idea that women were in the best position to influence political ideas by raising virtuous sons who were educated on the interests of liberty
How did the Republican Motherhood improve women’s rights?
It led to a push for woman’s’ education since women had to be educated enough to teach their sons
What are some ways that the push for woman’s education because of the Republican Motherhood impacted society?
- In 1789 Massachusetts instituted elementary education for all children
How did the role of women in Native communities change throughout the 18th century?
They decreased as men were more valuable as warriors and their roles expanded
Who were examples of artists before and after the American Revolution who helped create an American identity?
-Charles Wilson Peale with his portrait of George Washington
-John Trumbull with his romanticized paintings
Who was an example of an artist that broke norms in early American society and what were those norms?
Samuel Jennings who included woman and black folks
How did John Trumbull help create an American identity?
By dramatically painting key moments in American history such as the Declaration of Independence to help create a sense of American pride
What did American architectural identity come from and what were the styles in early American society?
Europe and mostly formal brick and stone reflecting as classical revival style
What was an example of a famous piece of architecture that reflected American architectural identity?
Thomas Jefferson’s famous home Monticello
What is an example of a piece of literature that helped create an American identity?
- Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack
How did Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack help create an American identity?
- By creating famous sayings such as a “Penny saved is a penny earned” which helped create a hardworking American society
What was the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and what did it do?
Defined the separation between church and state
How did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom help create a sense of American identity?
It created the American identity of religious freedom and a culture where the government doesn’t support certain churches
