* The French Revolution. The French Revolution was another major influence on American Romanticism, as it showed the power of the common people to overthrow a tyrannical government. Romantics were inspired by the French Revolution's ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and they hoped that these ideals would spread to other countries.
* The Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution, which began in England in the late 18th century, had a profound impact on American society. The Industrial Revolution led to the growth of cities, the rise of the middle class, and the increasing mechanization of labor. Romantics were often critical of the Industrial Revolution, as they felt that it was destroying the natural world and alienating people from their work.
* The rise of Jacksonian democracy. Jacksonian democracy, which emerged in the 1820s and 1830s, was a political movement that emphasized the importance of the common man. Jacksonian Democrats believed that all white men should be equal, and they opposed the privileges of the wealthy and powerful. Romantics were often drawn to Jacksonian democracy, as it seemed to offer a way to achieve a more just and egalitarian society.
