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Kaileigh Duncan
on Dec 13, 2024
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What qualities did the British writer Harriet Martineau and the French writer Alexis de Tocqueville find notable about Americans in the 1830s?
A) their ethnic and racial diversity
B) their literacy level and the sophistication of their political discourse
C) their religious piety and biblical knowledge
D) their energy and materialism
E) the informality of their dress and manners
Harriet Martineau
A British social theorist and writer known for her works on sociological, economic, and political themes, including early advocacy for women's rights and abolitionism.
Alexis de Tocqueville
A French political thinker and historian best known for his works "Democracy in America," offering insights into American society and democracy in the 1830s.
Energy and Materialism
A concept in physics and philosophy discussing how energy and matter interact and form the basis of the physical world, often leading to discussions on consumption and the physical basis of wealth.
- Examine the socio-economic changes introduced by the market revolution, including the rise of the middle class and redefinition of gender roles.
- Analyze how the cult of domesticity represented a shift in societal values and women's roles.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the socio-economic changes introduced by the market revolution, including the rise of the middle class and redefinition of gender roles.
- Analyze how the cult of domesticity represented a shift in societal values and women's roles.