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American Cultural Nationalism in the Early 19th Century

Explore the creation of an American culture in the early 19th century through education, literature, religious movements, and economic nationalism. Discover the impact of figures like Washington Irving, Noah Webster, and the Second Great Awakening on shaping American identity. Learn about innovations such as Eli Whitney's inventions and the development of transportation infrastructure that fueled economic growth. Uncover the roots of American cultural and economic values in this transformative period.

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American Cultural Nationalism in the Early 19th Century

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  1. The Early 19c: The Creation of an American Culture

  2. Cultural Nationalism • Education  The “Virtuous Citizen” • An American form of English • Noah Webster

  3. Cultural Nationalism • A well-defined American literature • Washington Irving The Sketch Book, 1819-20“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

  4. Cultural Nationalism Religious Movements: • Deism • Second “Great Awakening”

  5. The Second “Great Awakening:”Revivalist Meeting

  6. Charles G. Finney The ranges of tents, the fires, reflecting light…; the candles and lamps illuminating the encampment; hundreds moving to and fro…;the preaching, praying, singing, and shouting,… like the sound of many waters, was enough to swallow up all the powers of contemplation. “soul-shaking” conversion

  7. The “Benevolent Empire”

  8. “Burned-Over” Districtin Upstate New York

  9. American Bible SocietyFounded in 1816

  10. Economic Nationalism • Encourage Creativity & Inventiveness. • Create a Transportation Infrastructure. • Create a Pro-Business Atmosphere. Role ofGovt. Jefferson’s Vision of America Hamilton’s Vision of America

  11. Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin, 1791 Actually invented by a slave!

  12. Whitney’s Gun Factory Interchangeable Parts Rifle

  13. First TurnpikeLancaster, PA(1790) By 1832, nearly 2400 mi. of road connected most major cities.

  14. Cumberland“National Road,” 1811

  15. Conestoga Covered Wagons Conestoga Trail, 1820s

  16. Yankee Clipper Ships

  17. Robert Fulton & the Steamboat The Clermont

  18. Erie Canal System

  19. The Erie Canal, 1820s

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