vocabulary
What is Folk art?
Folk art is made by ordinary people (as opposed to trained artists) using traditional methods such as paintings of nature and often included songs or art to express American pride.
(Traditional songs and art)
Was he the last president to fight in the revolutionary war? (true, False)
true.
Where were songs mostly sang?
In churches.
How were the Americans after winning the war?
They were very prideful.
What does Spiritual mean?
A religious folk song of African American origin.
What was his tour called after being elected presedent?
The goodwill tour.
What art did men make?
Wood carvings in tools.
What was the most popular religion?
Christianity.
What is the meaning of Frontier?
Unexplored wilderness at the edge of the country.
How did Americans feel at this time about James Monroe?
They felt as if a new period of national unity had dawned. ( they felt unity)
What would most of there tall tails or stories about?
Wild independent characters. ( pioneers)
Were they still learning how to be a nation or were they already a very established nation?
They were still learning.
What does Capitalism mean?
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
How many years was he presedent?
8 years.
How would they use paint during that time?
They would create colorful portraits, images and symbols. ( only need 1-2 out of the 3)
Where did the Americans like to explore?
They explored the unknown.
What's the meaning of the American system?
a 19th-century economic plan championed by Henry Clay to foster national self-sufficiency and economic growth.
What was his presidency known as?
The era of good feelings.
What was their literature seen as?
It was seen as unusual.
Which direction was the nation trying to expand to?
Western.