Vocabulary
Fill in the Blank
Art and Music
Literature
The Era of Good Feelings
100
What is capitalism?
an economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses
100
______ ____ was a national symbol.
Uncle Sam
100
What was a famous song written during that time period?
Stars Spangled Banner, America, etc.
100
Who was Henry Longfellow?
one of America's first poets
100
Who ruled during this era?
James Monroe
200
What is folk art?
art made by ordinary people
200
_______ _____ ______ was an early 19th century American painting style.
Hudson River School
200
What are minstrel shows?
a popular form of 19th century American entertainment in which white performers mocked African Americans by looking like them
200
Who was James Fenimore Cooper?
America's first novelist
200
Did Clay believe that the nation should go through communism?
No.
300
What is a spiritual?
a religious folk song of African American origin
300
John Quincy Adams was the son of _____ ______.
John Adams
300
Who was the best known artist in that time period?
Gilbert Stuart
300
Who was Washington Irving?
a 19th century author who wrote tales set in America that drew from German folklore
300
Was John Marshall the Supreme Court's Chief Justice?
Yes.
400
What is literature?
written works; books and writings published on a particular subject
400
Uncle Sam's real name was _____ ____.
Sam Wilson
400
Who did the Americans get their traditions from?
the Europeans
400
Who wrote "The Song of Hiawatha"?
Henry Longfellow
400
What did John Calhoun support?
the national bank
500
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
an eight year period of national unity under the presidency of James Monroe
500
After being elected president in 1816, James Monroe went on a _____ ____.
"goodwill tour"
500
Where was music mostly performed?
at church
500
Are tall tales fictional or non-fictional?
fictional
500
In what year did the Era of Good Feelings end?
1828
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