“The most impressive by-product of the War of 1812 was a heightened nationalism – the spirit of nation-consciousness or national oneness” (Bailey & Kennedy 240). This upsurge of nationalistic feelings came about as a result of many different ingredients; partly from several victories, from the lessening of economical and political dependence on Europe, and from a strong confidence in the future of the American nation. This intense birth of nationalism manifested itself distinctively among national arts, illustrated through poetry, …showed first 75 words of 702 total…

…showed last 75 words of 702 total…essence of union in their works by expressing the ideals of an expanding United States, one that was principally against all forms of slavery. In brief, the literary and artistic accomplishments stated earlier are clear demonstrations of the growing nationalism that developed during the early nineteenth century. Many of these American works were generated by genuine American institutions and associations, such as The Hudson River school and The Knickerbocker Group, along with the tracendentalist movement.