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

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

5. 2004 Election Headlines
Outreach effort and moral values theme pays off for Bush with Hispanics Nov. 3, 2004 [FOX News]
Election Reinforces USA’s Religious Schism Nov. 4, 2004 [USA Today]
'It's a Victory for People Like Us'
Bush Emphasis on Values Drew Ohio Evangelicals Nov. 5, 2004 [Washington Post]

6. 2004 Election Poll Data Kerry Bush Nader
Which One Issue Mattered Most in Deciding How You Voted for President? (Check only one)
Kerry
Bush
Nader
Taxes Percentage of Electorate: 5
43%
57% 0%
Education Percentage of Electorate: 4
73%
26% --
Iraq Percentage of Electorate: 15
Terrorism Percentage of Electorate: 19
14%
86%
Economy/Jobs Percentage of Electorate: 20
80%
18%
Moral Values Percentage of Electorate: 22 1%
Health Care Percentage of Electorate: 8
77%
23%

7. Attend Religious Services
2004 Election Poll Data
Attend Religious Services
Kerry
Bush
Nader
More Than Once a Week Percentage of Electorate: 16
35%
64% 1%
Once a Week Percentage of Electorate: 26
41%
58% 0%
A Few Times a Month Percentage of Electorate: 14
49%
50% --
A Few Times a Year Percentage of Electorate: 28
54%
45%
Never Percentage of Electorate: 15
62%
36%

8. The Second “Great Awakening:” Revivalist Meeting

9. “soul-shaking” conversion
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

10. The “Benevolent Empire”

11. “Burned-Over” District in Upstate New York

12. American Bible Society Founded in 1816

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

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

15. Interchangeable Parts Rifle
Whitney’s Gun Factory
Interchangeable Parts Rifle

16. First Turnpike Lancaster, PA (1790)
By 1832, nearly 2400 mi. of road connected most major cities.

17. Cumberland “National Road,” 1811

18. Conestoga Covered Wagons
Conestoga Trail, 1820s

19. Yankee Clipper Ships

20. Robert Fulton & the Steamboat
The Clermont

21. Erie Canal System

22. The Erie Canal, 1820s